Japanese Whisky Dictionary

2021.03.04

Ranking this month

– Ranking of popular articles accessed in the last one month
List of Japanese Whisky Distilleries (Updated November. 2025. 118 locations in total)
10 recommended Japanese whiskies [at low price – up to 5,000 yen]
[Available at duty free stores only] Yamazaki Smokey Batch The First　Hakushu Japan’s Forest Bittersweet Edition is now on sale
[Review] Single Malt Japanese Whisky Fuji
[Review] Single Malt Komagatake 2024 Edition

News

– Latest News about Japanese Whisky
【 Sunday, March 15 】Details for the “Japanese Craft Whisky Festival 2026” have finally been decided!
Join us for our annual April 1st Japanese Whisky Toast Day celebration! Whisky sales available!
Japanese Whisk(e)y Event Information 2026 [Updated 21/JAN/2026].
【 Event Information 】120 varieties to taste! “Ultra Highball Festival” held for the first time at Saitama’s Keyaki Hiroba! Simultaneously featuring “Nanana-nabe” where you can enjoy piping hot nabe!
【 February 10 (Tuesday) Release 】Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama A large-scale tasting event for whisky and spirits!
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Release Information

– Get information on new product launches before anywhere else.
【 Late February 2026 release 】Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky “Shunbun”
Kenten Jitsugyo Akkeshi Distillery Single Malt Release Information.The second installment of the "Nishinibun" Special Bottles. Introducing the details of the Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky "Shunbun" bottle.
【 Release Information 】Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE × Saburomaru Distillery Collaboration Whisky “RyuuBi” Design Single Cask Now Available!
【 Release Information 】Suntory’s affordable whisky “Chita” 350ml is being re-released for the first time in three years.
【 Release Information 】Single Malt Nagahama Coffee Cask
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JWD Selected Recommendations

– Recommendations from our bartenders
【JWD Recommended】 Whisky Highball Can Special
Highball cans have been gaining popularity in recent years, and JWD staff recommends the following highball cans.Whisky is low in purine and sugar, making it a good choice for those who want to enjoy a drink while being mindful of their health.Here we introduce canned highballs that are more affordable, can be drunk at home, and have an authentic taste.*Only Japanese manufacturers are introduced.
［2025］ Whiskey Chocolate for Valentine’s Day Gifts
[2024 Edition] The 10 Best Japanese Whiskies to Give for Father’s Day
Recommended Japanese Whisky Products [Low price – up to 8,000 yen] [2024 Edition]
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Whisky Review

– Reviewing Japanese Whisky from a Unique Perspective
【 Review 】Single Malt Tsunuki 2026 Edition
Hombo Shuzo's Tsunuki Distillery releases the 2026 Edition. Reviewing a single malt Japanese whisky available for under ¥10,000.
【 Review 】Single Malt Ryuka 2025
【 Review 】Single Malt Komagatake 40th Anniversary Special Edition
【 Review 】Ohtani Whisky Zodiac Sign Series 「Capricorn」
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Product Catalog

– Can I buy it? Japanese Whisky Catalog by Maker
[2024 Edition] The 10 Best Japanese Whiskies to Give for Father’s Day
Father's Day 2024 is Sunday, June 16. Here are 10 whisky recommendations for gifts.Popular Father's Day gift items are o…
[Komasa Kanosuke Distillery & Hioki Distillery] Catalog page is now open!
Recommended Japanese Whisky Products [Low price – up to 8,000 yen] [2024 Edition]
[Hombo Shuzo] Whisky catalog page is now available
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Cask owner

– Investing in the distillery’s future, the romance of cask ownership
【Gaia Flow Shizuoka Distillery】Private Cask 2025 Program
The Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery Private Cask 2025 program makes your dream of becoming a "whisky cask owner" come true.Choose your favorite flavor from a wide variety of combinations and spend time growing together with your own whisky.
[Crowdfunding] Hishida Distillery “The Former Tanoura Junior High School Matured Warehouse Project
[Until November 28] Yokogawa Distillery Crowdfunding
Maoi Distillery owner’s Casks [Reception opens 8 October 2023]
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Video distribution

– Talking about Japanese whisky from a unique perspective and bartender’s experience
[YouTube Video #13] Taketsuru 17 Years Old Pure Malt and Nikka Whisky [Features of Takekaku 17nen, Nikka’s history, distillery information, taste, aroma, price].
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。
[YouTube video #12] Yamazaki 18 Years Old (Characteristics, history, tour report, taste, aroma, price)
[YouTube Video #11] Introduction of the latest whisky from the Akkeshi Distillery, its charm, and the secret of its delicious taste.
[Youtube Video #10] The Latest Trends in Japanese Whisky (Second half): A Review of Whiskey Distilleries in Japan
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History

– A Look Back at 100 Years of Japanese Whisky
Chapter 4. Shinjiro Torii Part 2
A look at the life of Shinjiro Torii, who devoted himself to the spread of Japanese whiskey culture, from joining Masataka Taketsuru and completing the Yamazaki distillery to the masterpiece Old and his last work, Royal.
CHAPTER 4. Shinjiro Torii Part 1.｜History of Whisky in Japan
Chapter 3. Start of Whisky Imports to Japan｜History of Whisky in Japan
Chapter 2. The Arrival of Perry｜History of Whisky in Japan
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Statistics

– Whisky overtakes sake to become No. 1 in export value
Statistics on export value of whisky (2024)
In 2023, the export value of alcoholic beverages will be approximately 133.7 billion yen(99.5% of the previous year's fi…
Statistics on export value of whisky (Year 2023)
Statistics on export value of whisky (2021)
Statistics on the value of whisky exports (2020)
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