https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:57:10 +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/yoichi-10years-47190/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:57:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47190 Limited production of 9,000 bottles per year; review of single malt Yoichi 10 year old with age statement, which is back after a seven year absence. In 2022, Yoichi 10 years old was revived from Yoichi’s aging products, which had been discontinued in August 2015. The Yoichi 10, 12, 15, and 20 year olds and […]]]> 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-frontier-2-46412/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:38:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46412 The much-talked-about NIKKA FRONTIER is now available for sale. Price and how to buy. NIKKA FRONTIER, Nikka’s new brand, has been the talk of the town since before its launch. We introduce this whisky, which was a bit of a hot topic even before it was officially announced. It consists of more than half malt […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-nikka-whisky-tokyo-2-44027/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:37:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=44027 For a limited time, “THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO”, Nikka Whisky‘s official bar, opened in the Omotesando area from 7 August to 25 December. 1. THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO “THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO” is the flagship bar where visitors can experience Nikka Whisky’s new communication concept, “Whisky for the pleasure of living”. It has two bar […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-nikka-frontier-2-43550/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:59:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43550 Nikka Whisky officially releases information on the launch of “Nikka Frontier,” its first new brand in four years. Features, price, etc. are introduced. Nikka Whisky celebrates its 90th anniversary with a new concept, new ambassadors, and announced capital investments. [Nikka Whisky] Information on ne...Nikka Whisky, celebrating its 90th anniversary, introduces new concept, capital increase decision, […]]]> 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/whisky-talk-fukuoka-2-42754/ Tue, 28 May 2024 06:14:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42754 Whisky Talk Fukuoka is about to be held. How to purchase tickets, venue and seminar contents. Whiskey Talk Fukuoka is the largest whiskey event in Kyushu. You can enjoy not only tastings, but also seminars and various events with a different flavor, such as stall-style seminars where famous distillers stand in front of their stores […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hokkaido-whiskyspirits-fest-2024-2-41700/ Wed, 01 May 2024 06:28:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41700 Hokkaido WHISKY&SPIRITS FEST 2024 tickets now on sale. Includes an outline of the festival, including original bottles only available at the festival and a "Master Class," a paid tasting seminar featuring experts in the whiskey industry as lecturers.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfes-osaka2024-2-40450/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:54:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40450 Whiskey Festival 2024 in OSAKA. tickets on sale from 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 28. Held on June 29 and 30, 2024. Explains the details of the event and how to purchase tickets. This is the first 2DAYS event in Osaka.]]> 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/chocolate-whisky-2024-2-39036/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:34:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39036 For Valentine’s Day gifts, coffee tea and alcoholic beverages. This issue introduces recommended whisky chocolates made with Japanese whisky. 1. YOIYO Akkeshi Hakuro Chocolate & Akkeshi Hakuro Chocolate Terrine The YOIYO series sold by Lotte Co. Chocolate and chocolate terrine using Single Malt Hakuro from the Akkeshi Distillery. 1-1. YOIYO Single Malt Hakuro Chocolate It […]]]> 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/wwf-komoro-2-36130/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:32:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36130 Tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual World Whisky Forum in Komoro, Nagano, Japan, February 19-21, 2024. How to purchase tickets and what is the Forum all about? 1. What is the World Whisky Forum? World Whisky Forum (WWF) is a big event in the whisky world held once every 18 months. Anyone […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/worlds-most-admired-whiskies2023-2-35698/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:41:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35698 Drinks International's annual "World's Most Admired Whisky 2023" was announced on October 31, 2023. Yamazaki" ranked second, and "Nikka," "Hibiki," "Chichibu," and "Hakushu" also ranked in the top 50.]]> 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/youtube13-taketsuru17-puremalt-nikkawhisky-2-31208/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:05:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31208 ジャパニーズウイスキー100周年を語る上で欠かせない人物「竹鶴政孝」はサントリーの鳥井信治郎と共に日本のウイスキー蒸溜所第一号である「山崎蒸溜所」を作った偉人。そんなニッカウヰスキーの創業者の名を関した「竹鶴17年」の味、香り、魅力、ニッカウヰスキーの歴史にも迫っていきます。]]> 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/yoich-distillery-2-25815/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:39:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25815 After establishing the "Yamazaki Distillery" with Shinjiro Torii, the second whisky distillery in "Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery" in Japan, Masataka Taketsuru sought a climate and natural environment similar to that of Scotland in order to reproduce without any compromise the whisky making process he learned in Scotland, and he ended up in the northern land of "Yoichi". They sought a climate and natural environment similar to that of Scotland, and they found it in the northern land of "Yoichi". The distillation process that continues to this day, using direct coal-fired heating, is rare even in Scotland today.]]> 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/yoichi-aromaticyeast-2-20291/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:52:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20291 Japanese Whisky, Single Malt Yoichi Aromatic Yeast. The rare original whisky aged for more than 30 years in active casks was added to unite the aroma with freshness and a sense of gravity to reach a harmony as a whisky.]]> 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/new-yoichi-10year-2-19437/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:34:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19437 It has a woody, sweet oak aroma, ripe banana notes, and a powerful, complex malt aroma. It also has a sweet and sour and peaty taste.]]> 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/nikka-nishinomiya-2-14760/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:05:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14760 It has been decided that the Nikka Nishinomiya Plant will close in 2024. Asahi Group announced the closure of three plants, including the Nishinomiya Plant.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/world-whiskies-awards-2022-japan-2-14763/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:24:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14763 The results of the world whisky awards 2022 qualifiers have been announced.]]> 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-high-price-2-17611/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:29:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17611 We recommend 10 high-end Japanese whiskies with a purchase price of over 10,000 yen. In the higher price range, all products meet the voluntary standards for Japanese whisky, and most of them are so popular around the world that they are hard to find at a premium price.]]> 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/yoichi-nonpeated-2-9865/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:53:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=9865 This is the first product in the NIKKA DISCOVERY series that focuses on the depth created by the history of the variety of undissed sake owned by Nikka Whisky, which celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2024, and whisky through manufacturing processes such as raw materials and fermentation. A series that "discovers" the diversity, depth, and unexpectedness of whisky.]]> 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/single-malt-yoichi-peaty-salty-2-13773/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:17:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13773 Single malt whisky limited to Yoichi Distillery.]]> 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/yoichi-woody-vanilla-2-4547/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:40:00 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=4149 Single Malt Yoichi Woody & Vanilla is a series that accentuates the character of the official Yoichi bottles by the barrels and malt strains used, such as "Woody & Vanilla", "Petey & Salty", and "Sherry & Sweet".]]> 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/yoichi-manzanilla-woodfinish-2-14299/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:29:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14299 Single Malt Yoichi is further aged in Manthanilla barrels aged for 50 years, bottling without cooling filtration.]]> 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-malt-yoichi-sherry-sweet-2-14690/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:06:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14690 Nikka Whisky and Yoichi Distillery Limited Sale Single Malt Whisky. Rich fruit sweetness, bittersweetness derived from barrels and richness.]]> 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/yoichi-applebrandy-2-10383/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:46:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10383 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. Rich aroma with sweet fragrance. The taste harmonizes the richness of Yoichi's pete with the fragrant but mellow sweetness.]]> 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.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/single-malt-yoichi-2-10316/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:30:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10316 Released on September 1, 2015. 2017 ISC Gold Award. The weight and aroma unique to straight head pot still and coal open flame distillation. The heavy peat-type undiluted liquor strongly asserts, and a unique single malt with a firm body feel of new barrel malt and sherry barrel malt, woody barrel flavor, peat aroma and salty feeling.]]>