https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:10:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://en.jpwhisky.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-jwd_logo-32x32.jpg https://jpwhisky.net 32 32 https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikkanine-decades-2-46658/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:19:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46658 A special whisky commemorating the 90th anniversary of Nikka's founding [The Nikka Nine Decades]. Features, taste, and product information.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-nine-decades-2-42922/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:50:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42922 Nikka Whisky, celebrating its 90th anniversary, introduces new concept, capital increase decision, and details of 90th anniversary products. 1. 90th Anniversary Initiatives New communication concept “Whisky for Enjoying Life” The new concept was created to encourage people to enjoy life itself through whisky’s rich individuality and diverse ways of enjoying it. Based on this concept, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/isc-2024-2-42811/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:22:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42811 International Spirits Challenge 2024 Awards Results for Japanese Whiskies. The results of the “International Spirits Challenge (ISC)”, organized by “Drinks International”, a British publisher specializing in alcoholic beverages, have been announced. Ninety Japanese whisky products received awards this year. In this issue, we will introduce two award-winning results and products, DOUBLE GOLD and GOLD. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/miyagikyo-distillery-2-39927/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:38:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39927 Covers basic information about Miyagikyo Distillery, including production specifications and past master blenders.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/world-whiskies-awards-2024-category-winners-2-38018/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:47:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=38018 The results of the category winners (Japanese qualifiers) of the World Whisky Awards 2024 have been announced. A large number of whiskies from whisky distilleries all over Japan were submitted, and many products won titles in each category. Full list of award-winning Japanese whisky products.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/isc2023-yamazaki25-hibiki30-2-31431/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:18:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31431 Suntory's "Yamazaki Aged 25 Years" won the "Supreme Champion Spirit" award, the highest award in all categories, for the first time at the "ISC", a world-class liquor competition. Many other Japanese whiskies won awards. A list of Gold and above award-winning products are introduced here.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/2023-fathersday-gift-2-29228/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:53:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29228 From classic Japanese whiskies that have long been a favorite to recently released hot products, we introduce authentic Japanese whiskies that are suitable as Father's Day gifts for 2023.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-the-grain-2-26166/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:54:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=26166 "Nikka The Grain" will be released as the third product in the "NIKKA DISCOVERY Series" starting in 2021. This whisky was developed with a focus on Nikka Whisky's "diversity of grain whisky".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-nikka-the-grain-2-24964/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 07:53:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24964 Focusing on Nikka Whisky's "diversity of grain whiskies". The core product is a café grain made in the café-style continuous distiller at the Miyagikyo distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/japanesefes2022-2-24280/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:52:19 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24280 "JAPANESE FES 2022 in TOKYO", a two-day gathering of Japanese whiskies, gins, and spirits, was held on December 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), 2022, hosted by the Whisky Culture Institute. We bring you the latest Japanese whisky trends.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/miyagikyo-aromaticyeast-2-20270/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:41:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20270 Elegant and gorgeous, which is characteristic of Miyagikyo. The ripe apricot-like aroma, rich fruit sweetness, malt richness, and oak aroma continue pleasantly.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yoichi-miyagikyo-aromaticyeast-2-19553/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:33:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19553 We focused on "a distinctive aroma created by differences in yeast used in fermentation". By imparting the aroma created by yeast, he brought out the unexpected personality that had been hidden.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-price-up-2-17096/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:05:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17096 Asahi Beer announced that it will raise the prices of some of its products starting with shipments on October 1, 2022. The price increase will apply to 10 whisky products, including "Single Malt Yoichi" and "Single Malt Miyagikyo" in the Japanese whisky category. Standard-priced products such as "Black Nikka" are excluded.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yoichigrande-miyagikyogrande-2-16075/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:33:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16075 A bottle that further enhances the brand characteristics of Yoichi and MiyagiKyo. In Yoichi, it is "Pete" , and in MiyagiKyo, it is an "elegant" part.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/catalog-nikka-info-2-13996/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:30:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13996 The second "Product List Catalog where Japanese Whiskey Can Be Bought" is Nikka Whisky. In addition to current products such as Yoichi, Miyagi Gorge, and Bamboo Cranes, limited editions are also introduced.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-tsuru-2-13324/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 04:21:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13324 Blended whisky limited sale at Yoichi Distillery and Miyagikyo Distillery created by Nikka Whisky founder Masataka Taketsuru as his last work.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/recommended-low-price-2-15171/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:12:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15171 We recommend 10 Japanese whiskies that can be purchased for up to 5,000 yen. Although some products in the lower price range do not meet the definition of Japanese whisky, we have carefully selected products that are a blend of Japanese produced and imported original whisky with very good cost performance!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/miyagikyo-peated-2-9925/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:52:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=9925 This work of the first "NIKKA DISCOVERY series" does not finish, and it is a whisky that brings out the unexpected personality hidden while taking advantage of the charm of single malt MiyagiKyo by "difference in raw materials". The label adopts the earth color and high-quality white which imaged peat. The bottle uses a transparent bottle.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-date-2-8392/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:25:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8392 It has a pleasant barrel-aged scent, soft floral aroma, gentle malty aroma, rich vanilla-like sweetness, milk chocolate sweetness, smooth and creamy taste, with a moderate bitterness of peat that comes out after the sweetness, and complex taste that completes the whole.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/taketsuru-pure-malt-2-13786/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:05:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13786 Complicated and brilliant. Pure malt whisky that is fragrant and easy to drink, finished only with high-quality malt that has been aged.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/single-malt-miyagikyo-2-13804/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:01:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13804 The depth is increased, gorgeousness and lightness. The addition of sherry barrel malt and new barrel malt to the fruity original sake has created depth and thickness even in the light.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-from-the-barrel-2-13876/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:56:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13876 "From the Barrel" is a blend of aged malt and grain unrained sake, then packed again and re-stored for several months.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-coffey-grain-2-14003/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:46:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14003 It is a tasteful grain whiskey made with a "café-type continuous distiller" which is rare in the world.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-coffey-malt-2-14007/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:42:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14007 It is characterized by a light and smooth taste, a creamy sweetness that spreads softly, and a refreshing aftertaste. A very powerful fragrance.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-nikka-12-2-4582/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:22:35 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=4542 The Nikka 12 is a premium blended whisky made by carefully selecting and blending raw materials that are more than 12 years old.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/blacknikka-rich-blend-comfort-aroma-2-3863/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:56:35 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=3761 The “Black Nikka” brand consists mainly of three items,  characterized by a “refreshing and mellow taste”[Clear] , “gorgeous aroma and mellow  richness”[Rich Blend] , and “rich and firm drinking” [Deep Blend].]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/blacknikka-deep-blend-night-cruise-2-3823/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:41:45 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=3682 With the launch of Black Nikka Deep Blend Night Cruise, we will further strengthen our proposal for a drinking scene where whisky is enjoyed at rock during your relaxing time at home, further revitalizing the expanding domestic whisky market.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-miyagikyou-manzanilla-woodfinish-2-14295/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:04:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14295 "Single Malt MiyagiKyo" with a gorgeous and light taste is further aged in Mansaniriya barrels that have been used for 50 years, and features a taste that harmonizes mellow sweetness and soft bitterness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/taketsuru-21-year-pure-malt-2-14430/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:09:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14430 Pure Malt Whisky bears the name of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whiskey. Japan's world-class pure malt whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/taketsuru-pure-malt-new-2-14434/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:51:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14434 Hsinchutsuru Pure Malt is a combination of malt forged in the northern sea and malt grown in a green canyon.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-taketsuru-17year-puremalt-2-14492/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:50:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14492 Nikka Taketsuru 17 years Old pure malt released in 2001. Yoichi, Miyagi Gorge, blended with key malts from two distilleries.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/single-coffey-grain-woody-mellow-2-14698/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:54:51 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14698 Nikka Whisky Distillery Limited Series. Grains are manufactured using a "café-type continuous distiller" .]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikkadays-2-14708/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:21:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14708 Released in November 2018. Exclusive to Japan, Japanese Blended Whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/nikka-session-2-10616/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:31:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10616 Released on September 29, 2020. Nikka Whisky "Nikka Session". Blended malt blended with High Quality Malts from Scotland (ben Nevis, etc.) and Japanese malt. Gorgeous aroma, malt aroma, smooth mouthfeel and sweetness of oak. It is characterized by the afterglow of Pete with bitters.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/miyagikyo-applebrandy-2-10360/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:36:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10360 Nikka Whisky founder Masataka Taketsuru and his wife Rita celebrated their 100th anniversary, and were released on March 24, 2020. Limited to 6,700 pieces. Apple brandy is further aged for about 6 months in barrels that have been aged for more than 28 years. The sweet aroma of fruitiness and apple brandy blends with the refreshing sweetness and soft Woody astringency.]]>