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[Youtube Video #10] The Latest Trends in Japanese Whisky (Second half): A Review of Whiskey Distilleries in Japan

The second part of the 10th edition of the "Japanese Whisky Dictionary" Youtube video distribution! The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Japanese whisky! So, as a review of the ever-increasing number of Japanese whisky distilleries, we would like to present "The Latest Trends of Japanese Whisky (Second half): A Review of Whisky Distilleries in Japan".
New Release

[Lottery sales until 10:00 a.m. on May 26, 2023] Mars Maltage Cosmo Wine Cask Finish 2023 (Hombo Shuzo)

A blended malt whisky in which "Mars Maltage Cosmo", which expresses complexity and depth by vatting multiple malt wines, is additionally aged (finished) in empty casks used for red wine.
Whisky Review

[Review] MARS The Y.A. #02

Fruit aroma that evokes a warm climate, smoky flavor reminiscent of the mysterious scene when fog covers the forests of Yakushima, and aroma reminiscent of sea breezes.
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[To be held on July 2, 2023] Hokkaido WHISKY FES 2023

The event will be held for the first time in four years on Sunday, July 2, 2023. A record number of over 80 booths will offer a variety of attractive bottles with free tastings.
New Release

[Lottery sale early May 2023] MARS The Y.A. #02 (Hombo Shuzo)

Distilled at the Mars Shinshu and Mars Tsunuki distilleries and aged in the Yakushima aging cellar. Blended malt Japanese whisky blended mainly with bourbon barrels.
Whisky Review

[Review] The Lucky Cat May & Luna

This blended whisky is characterized by its "aroma from the use of cherry casks" and the "peppery taste" that follows.
New Release

[Lottery sales until March 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.] MARSMALT Le Papillon Double Cask L.amurensis

The 14th edition of the Papillon series, using malt base spirit distilled in 2015. Vatting of two barrels, one with cherry wood for the mirror plate and the other aged in bourbon barrels.
New Release

[Lottery sales until February 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.] The Lucky Cat Double Individuals May&Luna

"The Lucky Cat" is a series of blended whiskies featuring cats with rich personalities, created using the blending techn...
Whisky Review

[Review] Single Malt Tsunuki 2023 Edition

Vatting of malt aged in a variety of barrels, mainly bourbon barrels. The taste is full, thick, fresh, fruity, and deep.
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JAPANESE FES 2022 in TOKYO Report

"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.