https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:45:30 +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/new-hakushu-highball-fresh-rich-2-49694/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:40:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49694 Suntory will release “Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu 350ml can” in limited quantities nationwide on June 10 (Tue.) Suntory Premium Highball is a series produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japanese Whisky in 2023. All of them are different in flavor and have a different taste from the regular Hakushu and Yamazaki.   Product Release […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hibiki-100th-annivewsary-blend-2-47245/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:39:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47245 Hibiki: Suntory Whisky 100th Anniversary -Anniversary Blend-” lottery drawing has started. The first lottery will be held from 12/23 to 1/7. The second session is from 1/8 to 1/23. Suntory would like to pay tribute to our predecessors and thank our customers, and would like to continue to connect the rich culture of life around […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hibiki-40-aged-2-46697/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:29:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46697 Hibiki 40 Years Old” on the day it goes on sale on May 27, 2025. Without a doubt, the best blended whiskey in Japan is released. The application period is until November 12!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yamazaki-highball-spanish-2-46439/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:36:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46439 Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki <Gorgeous, rich flavor> will be released in limited quantities nationwide on Tuesday, December 24. This will be the fifth edition of the highball can, following the release of Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in 2023, Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki in August, and Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in December. This will be the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/international-spirits-challenge-2024%e3%80%80yamazaki12old-2-46039/ Sat, 28 Sep 2024 06:43:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46039 For the second year in a row, Suntory whisky was awarded the top prize for all products entered. Kaku Bottle receives the Gold Award. Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo wins ‘Master Blender of the Year’ for the first time. Suntory Limited’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old won the first ever Master Blender of the Year award in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-specialseminar-2-46056/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:09:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46056 Special seminar introducing thecharms and features of the Single Malt Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 EDITION, thecraftsmanship of the Yamazaki Distillery, the stories it has spun and thethoughts of its makers. Saturday, November 9, 2024. The Yamazaki Distillery underwent major renovations in November 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of whisky […]]]> 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/torys-classic-limited-2-42574/ Thu, 23 May 2024 04:45:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42574 Suntory’s Tris series will release a limited-edition “Tris Classic <Fruity Aroma>”. Price and details. This is the first limited edition Tris Classic. Please read on with the details of Tris and other information. 1. Where can I buy it? It is listed as a new limited time release nationwide and is available at liquor stores. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/moegi-no-mura-first-class-2-41456/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:53:32 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41456 Special whiskey offered at Moegi no Mura located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. This time it is their latest creation, "FIRST CLASS". The whisky was blended by Suntory Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, using the excellent original sake from the Hakushu Distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu-highball-smoky-2-40948/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:08:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40948 Suntory will release Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu 350ml can in limited quantities nationwide from June 11 (Tue.). The price is 660 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu-story-2024edition-2-40327/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:17:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40327 The Hakushu brand website, Hakushu: Mori Kaoru Kuru Seikatsu, has released information on the release of the "Single Malt Hakushu Story of the distillery 2024 EDITION". As usual, there will be two lottery applications, and the number of winning bottles will be 1,000 for each lottery, for a total of 2,000 bottles to be sold by the official. The release date is Tuesday, May 28.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yamazaki-story-2024edition-2-40219/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:18:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40219 The Yamazaki brand website has released information on the release of the Single Malt Yamazaki Story of the distillery 2024 EDITION. As usual, there will be two drawings for lottery applications, and the number of winning bottles will be 1,000 each time, for a total of 2,000 bottles to be sold by the official. The release date is Tuesday, May 28.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chita-distillery-2-40152/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:35:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40152 Covers basic information about Miyagikyo Distillery, including production specifications and past master blenders.]]> 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/suntory-holo-sticker-2-39752/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:16:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39752 Suntory Holdings Ltd. announces countermeasures against counterfeit bottle sales found on secondary sales and purchase sites. This is an initiative to protect the brands of products distributed in the market. Recently, counterfeit bottles of Yamazaki 12year have become a hot topic. It seems that there are unscrupulous companies producing fake bottles on auction sites and flea market apps, etc., and selling completely different products with completely different contents.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hakushu-distilley-suntory-2-39980/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:21:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39980 Covers basic information on Hakushu Distillery, including basic 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/yamazaki-distillery-suntory-2-37614/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:13:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37614 The first whisky distillery in Japan, which will celebrate its 100th year of operation in 2023. 1. Outline “Shinjiro Torii,” the first president of Kotobukiya (now Suntory), started the distillery in 1923. It is world famous as the first whisky distillery in Japan, and its numerous products have been highly acclaimed at international whisky competitions. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-price-revision-20240401-2-37077/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:51:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37077 On November 21, 2023, Suntory announced a price revision for certain domestic premium whiskey products. The price of 19 products of 5 brands including "Hibiki", "Yamazaki", and "Hakushu" will be raised from April 1, 2024. The same applies to "Macallan" and "Bowmore". The contents of the price increase, background, market price trends, and future impact are discussed.]]> 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/royce-ao-no-ate-2-36045/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:49:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36045 To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Hokkaido-based chocolate maker ROYCE’ Confect Co.,Ltd. launched two new products in collaboration with Suntory Ao: “Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Highballs” and “Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Rock”. 1. What is ROYCE’ Confect Co.,Ltd. ROYCE’ raw chocolate is famous as a local souvenir of Hokkaido, and its production base is […]]]> 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/new-hakushu-highball-sherry-2-35824/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:05:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35824 Suntory announced that “Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu <Sherry Barrel Original Whisky Blend> 350ml can” will be released in limited quantities nationwide from Tuesday, December 26. The price is 660 yen (tax included). This will be the third highball can after the release of “Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu” in June and “Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki” in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-suntory-yamazaki-distillery-reopens-2-33157/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:49:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=33157 Hakushu Distillery has just reopened and Yamazaki Distillery will also reopen for tours next month on November 1. This year is 2023, 100 years after the Yamazaki distillery was built. We will report on what has changed at the Yamazaki Distillery and the current status of reservations for tours during this renovation project, which is also the conclusion of the millennium year.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/duty-free-shop-only-yamazaki-smoky-batch-the-first-hakushu-japanese-forest-2-31832/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:36:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31832 "YAMAZAKI SMOKY BATCH The First" and " HAKUSHU Japanese Forest BITTER SWEET EDITION" have become a hot topic of conversation in the Japanese duty free stores. We will provide information on where they are sold, what information is currently available, and what you need to know about how to shop at duty free stores in Japan.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-hakushudistillery-reopen-after-renovating-2-31825/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:28:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31825 After about 10 months of renovation work since the tour was suspended on December 19, 2022, Hakushu Distillery will finally reopen on October 2, 2023! A brief review of Suntory's 100-year history and current reservation status will be provided!]]> 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/hibiki-100th-anniversary-bottle-2-31012/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:33:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31012 Suntory Global website has released the designs of "Hibiki Japanese Harmony Anniversary Edition" and "Hibiki 21 Years Old Anniversary Edition" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of whisky making.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blenders-choice-fair-is-being-held-at-hotel-new-otani-29960/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:24:32 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29960 Hibiki Blender's Choice Fair" is being held at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) until November 30, 2023 (Thursday).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/youtube%ef%bc%8312-yamazaki18-2-30789/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:17:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30789 As we told you at the end of the last YouTube video of the Akkeshi Single Malt "Keichitsu", this time, we will be presenting "Single Malt Yamazaki 18 Years Old", a tour report of the Yamazaki Distillery, Shinjiro Torii's life story, and much more.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blossom-harmony-2023-2-30225/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:09:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30225 This special "HIBIKI" is a blend of a wide variety of unblended whisky that has been aged well over the course of four seasons and rare whisky  that has been post-aged in cherry blossom casks.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-distillery-report-2-30243/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30243 One hundred years ago, Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru of Kotobukiya (now Suntory) paid a visit to the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, which was built on the border of Kyoto and Osaka prefectures, as a paid tour. Here is a report on the tour, the Yamazaki Whisky Pavilion, and their impressions.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-beam-suntory-ardray-2-29321/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:08:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29321 [Overseas Flash Report] Beam Suntory's Blended Scotch Whisky "ARDRAY" was released in the overseas market in advance. Detailed introduction of the concept, component spirits, tasting notes, blender's comments, etc.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yamazaki-highball-2-28884/ Tue, 30 May 2023 10:43:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28884 Only carefully selected Yamazaki malt sake suitable for highballs is used to create a thick flavor and a deep aftertaste derived from Mizunara oak barrels. Blended to be enjoyed over ice in a glass.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sfwsc2023-results-2-27678/ Fri, 05 May 2023 07:08:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27678 The results of "SFWSC 2023", another year of turbulence, have been announced. Japanese whisky, standard whisky, up-and-coming whisky, and even whisky that you may not know where it comes from! We will also delve deep into the whiskies that are not so easy to find, and explain them from our own unique perspective!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/july-suntory-price-revision-2-25470/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:04:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25470 Suntory announced price increases for four domestic whisky brands: "Kakubin", "Old", "Reserve", and "Royal", with price revisions scheduled to take effect for shipments on July 1, 2023. In addition to higher costs for raw materials, materials, and transportation, the company cited an increase in storage facilities to ensure a more stable supply.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-yamazaki-hibiki-2023-2-25166/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:05:19 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25166 There will be two drawings for both Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION and Hibiki BLOSSOM HARMONY, with a total of 1,000 drawings for each.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu-highball-2-24628/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:28:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24628 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/new-yamazaki-hibiki-2022-2nd-2-19527/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:40:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19527 Entries from Yamazaki Club and Symphony Members Club. The application period is from August 2, 2022 (Tue) 9:00 to September 7 (Wed) 23:59]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-shirokaku-2-19415/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:43:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19415 At the moment, a limited number of Kakubin and Shirokaku bottles are available for pre-order at Rohako for 3,224 yen including tax.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ao-smoky-pleasure-2-18652/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:16:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=18652 It has a good balance of smoky malt, bourbon and Canadian malt, with citrus and vanilla sweetness as much as smokiness]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blossom-harmony-2022-2-18263/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:54:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=18263 HIBIKI BLOSSOM HARMONY 2022 is a blend of grain base sake post-aged in cherry barrels. It is characterized by a subtle aroma of cherry blossoms and a rich sweetness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ao-smoky-pleasure-2-17152/ Mon, 09 May 2022 04:58:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17152 Suntory will release a limited number of Ao (SMOKY PLEASURE) blended around peated malt.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-yamazaki-2022-editon-2-14107/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:23:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14107 In addition to the Yamazaki "Tsukuriwake Selection" 2022 Edition Mizunara, Spanish Oak, Puncheon and Peated Malt are now available.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-yamazaki-mizunara-2022-2-13977/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:40:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13977 Suntory is preparing to launch a 2022Editon of whiskey from Mizunara oak barrels as part of a series that conveys the variety of Yamazaki's different types of raw spirits.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/catalog-suntory-info-2-13999/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:16:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13999 The first "Catalog page where you can buy Japanese whiskey" is Suntory. In addition to current products such as Yamazaki, Hakushu, hibiki, limited editions are also introduced.]]> 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/5377-5377/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:00:32 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=5229 Suntory has launched a limited edition of 500 bottles of HIBIKI BLOSSOM HARMONY 2021 for sale by lottery.The application period is from Monday 12 April 2021, 9:00 to Thursday 6 May 2021, 23:59.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/5268-5268/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:00:57 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=5214 Suntory has started lottery sales of the Suntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION 2021, limited to 500 bottles.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-goldenpromise-2-10468/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 06:00:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10468 The Golden Promise species was widely cultivated in Scotland around 1968-1980, but is now a rare variety produced in part. The undulity aged in American oak barrels for 11 years is characterized by the soft grain aroma and dense texture derived from the Golden Promise species, in addition to the strength of Yamazaki.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-islaypeated-2-10409/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:00:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10409 A single malt whisky that blends only the raw sake prepared with malt made by burning and drying peat mined in Islay. One of the features of pete harvested on islay island is that it is influenced by the sea due to its location close to the coast. You can enjoy the powerful peaty of Ira pete, the scent of the tide, and the smooth mouth.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blossom-harmony-2021-2-6846/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:48:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=6846 A fragrant aroma and round taste that will add a festive touch to any celebration. This is a delicate blend of a wide variety of grains that have deepened their character over the course of many seasons, combined with rare, long-term aged grains that have been aged in cherry barrels. The result is a special Hibiki with a fragrant floral aroma, a harmonious round taste, and a rich, refreshing aftertaste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-peated-malt-2020-edition-2-8208/ Mon, 24 May 2021 02:09:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8208 Among the many different types of raw materials that make up the flavor of Yamazaki single malt whisky, a smoky raw material that adds depth and complexity to the flavor in very small quantities, is made from malted barley that has been dried by burning more peat. It is made from peated malt, which is malted barley that has been dried by burning more peat.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-spanish-oak-2020-edition-2-8258/ Mon, 17 May 2021 10:35:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8258 Mellow, sweet and sour taste derived from Bordeaux wine barrelsThe wine barrels that give the single malt whiskey Yamazaki its mild sweetness, sweet and sour fruitiness, etc. French oak barrels used for wine storage are purchased and only those that have undergone rigorous checks are used to mature the malt whiskey.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-bordeaux-wine-cask-2020-edition-2-8294/ Mon, 10 May 2021 04:03:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8294 Mellow, sweet and sour taste derived from Bordeaux wine barrelsThe wine barrels that give the single malt whiskey Yamazaki its mild sweetness, sweet and sour fruitiness, etc. French oak barrels used for wine storage are purchased and only those that have undergone rigorous checks are used to mature the malt whiskey.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-puncheon-2020-edition-2-8326/ Mon, 10 May 2021 03:02:51 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8326 The woody and soft taste that can only be obtained by aging in a puncheon cask The puncheon cask, which Suntory selects from American oak and produces in-house, is a stocky cask with a capacity of about 480 liters. The contact area between the whiskey and the barrel material is small, and the maturation process proceeds gently, allowing the original flavor of the spirit to be enjoyed.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-world-whisky-ao-2-4312/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:54:57 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=4187 SUNTORY WORLD WHISKY 碧 Ao is the result of Suntory's new challenge to develop a blended whisky by blending the five most unique whiskies in the world.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu-peated2021-2-3868/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:39:19 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=2934 【2021/3/1 Update】 Applications for lottery sales of "Hakushu peat malt 2021" have started on the Hakushu brand site.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntorykakubin-2-14425/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:22:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14425 Suntory Kakubin, as it's known, is one of the blended whiskey brands produced by Suntory Spirits and sold by Suntory Liquor.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-hibiki-21year-2-14439/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:28:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14439 Japanese Whisky Hibiki21.The world's highest peak blended whisky symphony symphony sound 21 years. It is now very difficult to obtain. Rich with profound sis elegance unique to 21 years.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hakushu-12-year-2-14445/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:03:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14445 Slightly smoky malt is fermented in a wooden tub tank using upper yeast. The fruity and creamy wash is distilled in an open-fire distillation pot and stored in white oak barrels and aged in a Hakushu forest storage for more than 12 years.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-hibiki-17year-2-14449/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:45:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14449 Released in 1989, it is the pinnacle of blended whiskey. Currently difficult to obtain.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hakushu-2-14486/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:51:25 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14486 The single malt whisky Hakushu was carefully selected by the blender from a wide variety of original spirits. It has a refreshing taste that harmonizes the aroma of young forest leaves with a fresh fruity flavor.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-2-14499/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:39:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14499 Single malt Yamazaki is a whisky with a sweet, soft, fruity aroma and a smooth mouthfeel with complex flavors derived from several types of casks. We recommend drinking it on the rocks or highball. It has a gorgeous, sweet flavor.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-hakushu12-2-3869/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:26:02 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=2022 “Suntory Whiskey Hakushu 12 Years Old” will be re-released in limited quantities from March 30, 2021. Since 2009, it has won numerous awards at whiskey competitions around the world. Due to a shortage of unblended whiskey due to the recent whiskey boom, shipments were suspended at the end of April 2018. This is a long-awaited re-release for whiskey lovers.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/4735-4735/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:40:10 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=1604 Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. will release a limited quantity of a special Yamazaki that can only be tasted as a gift. Yamazaki LIMITED EDITION 2021 – Suntory Spirits Limited Edition 2021, a new limited edition of Yamazaki, a special and gorgeous whisky that can only be tasted as a gift. – The company aims to […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/4738-4738/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:20:28 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=1599 Suntory Spirits Co., Ltd. will release a limited quantity of a special “HIBIKI” that can only be tasted as a gift. HIBIKI BLOSSOM HARMONY 2021 – The new “HIBIKI BLOSSOM HARMONY 2021” will be available only as a gift in limited quantities. – The company aims to stimulate demand for whisky gifts and improve the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki12-2-14685/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:30:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14685 This single malt whisky, one of Japan's representative single malt whiskies, was introduced in 1984, the 60th year since the Yamazaki distillery, the birthplace of whisky in Japan, was completed.Mature malts are carefully selected and examined from the treasured malt casks that have been aged over 12 years in Yamazaki's four seasons. Its flavor is highly acclaimed around the world.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/essence-of-suntory-chita-sakuracask-2-10518/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 10:53:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10518 The fourth edition released on April 28, 2020 from the ESSENCE of SUNTORY WHISKY series pursuing "essence". Chita Distillery Sakura barrel ripe blend is ripened for more than 3 years with 15-year-old Chita Grain undiluted sake in sakura barrels. In addition, chita grain unshuishu with long-term aging of 12 years and 21 years or more is blended.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/essence-of-suntory-ricewhisy-2-10261/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:14:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10261 The fourth edition released on April 28, 2020 from the ESSENCE of SUNTORY WHISKY series pursuing "essence". Rice whisky distilled from rice as the main ingredient. Aged in white oak barrels for more than 3 years. The "new" letters on the label are a strong will for Suntory's new challenges.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/suntory-whisky-chita-2-10277/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:29:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10277 Released on September 1, 2015. At Chita Distillery, three types of grain undiluted sake are made using a continuous distiller: clean, medium, and heavy. Single Grain Whisky Chita's light taste and faintly sweet aroma go well with various meals, including Japanese food, especially highballs divided by soda are recommended.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-essence-of-suntory-rich-type-2-10235/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:20:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10235 The blender carefully selects and blends malt from the Yamazaki distillery, which is aged for more than 12 years in white oak casks and then refilled with cedar casks for another 6 years, malt from the Yamazaki distillery, which is aged for more than 18 years in sherry and quercus oak casks, and grain from the Chita distillery, which is also aged for more than 18 years. The blend is sweet and rich with a mature taste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-essence-of-suntory-clean-type-2-10218/ Sat, 09 Nov 2019 12:30:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10218 Released in October 29, 2019. The third installment of the ESSENCE of SUNTORY WHISKY series pursuing "essence". Blended clean type. It blends Hakushu Malt Unshu, which has matured in "Cedar Barrels" for more than 6 years, Hakushu Malt Unshu aged in white oak, and Clean Grain unshuied sake from Chita Distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-blenders-choice-2-9997/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:36:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=9997 It was released in September 2018 as a successor to Hibiki 17 years. It is said that the average aged 15 years and 1 part of the untied unoridated sake are used for more than 30 years, and wine barrels are used for some unwrage sake. The whisky, aged in wine barrels, produces a mellow and sweet taste even if it is aged for a short period of time, creating a balanced taste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hibiki-japaneseharmony-2-9747/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:53:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=9747 This product embodies the Hibiki concept of whisky made with the four seasons of Japan, Japanese sensibilities, and the skills of Japanese artisans. Hibiki is a product that embodies the concept of whisky made with the Japanese four seasons, Japanese sensibilities, and the skills of Japanese craftsmen.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-hakushu18year-2-9517/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:34:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=9517 The deep taste and aroma that only long-term malt aging can provide. The complex richness, sweetness, and rich barrel aroma are in perfect harmony. It also has a pleasant aftertaste with a hint of smokiness. The malt is aged for more than 18 years, which gives it a deep aroma and a hint of smokiness. The complex richness and sweetness of the malt and the aromatic scent of the oak are in perfect harmony. Smoky and pleasant aftertaste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-yamazaki-18year-2-3957/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:36:20 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=676 The aroma of sweet dried fruits and savory chocolate derived from aging in sherry casks is impressive. The taste has a sense of maturity and depth, which is also latent in the long-aged original wine from Mizunara oak casks. This is a full-bodied type of wine that has been slowly matured mainly from original wine aged in sherry casks for more than 18 years. This is a gem that allows you to enjoy an overwhelming sense of maturity!]]>