https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://en.jpwhisky.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-jwd_logo-32x32.jpg https://jpwhisky.net 32 32 https://en.jpwhisky.net/hinokami-newborn2-2-55574/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:14:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=55574 The Hinokami Distillery, operated by Satsuma Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture. The second release is “Newborn,” a blend of bourbon and sherry cask-aged spirits. Satsuma Shuzo is known for producing famous shochu brands such as “Satsuma Shiranami” and “Kannoko.” The company built its distillery in 2023. With its own Cooperage, in-house grain production, and a visitor […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskey-event-2026-2-53037/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:25:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53037 Update History 2025/11 Added Japanese Craft Whisky Festa (held in March) 2026/1 Added Kyushu Distillery Festival SAGA 2026 (held in May) Added Ricaman Whisky Messe (held in August) Whisk(e)y events held in 2026. We’ll keep updating and listing them here. For exhibitor and ticket information, please check the official websites linked for each event. Whisk(e)y […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-kanosuke-ipa-2-55495/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:41:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=55495 A limited-edition small batch from Kanosuke Distillery. Kanosuke IPA Cask Finish goes on sale April 1. Introducing this limited-edition product, which will not be available through general retail channels.   It will be available exclusively at THE SHOP within the Kanosuke Distillery and the Kanosuke Online Shop. Although it goes on sale on April 1, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/20260322-akkeshi-shinkai-seminar-2-54379/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:31:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=54379 On March 22, 2026, we will host a special seminar at BAR Shinkai featuring Mr. Katsuyuki Tatsuzaki, Director of the Akkeshi Distillery. The event will consist of three parts: an “Akkeshi Distillery Seminar & Tasting,” “Food Pairing,” and a “Fan Meet-and-Greet.”   This is a rare opportunity to learn about the philosophy, background, and depth […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-craftwhiskyfes2026-2-54253/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:40:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=54253 Join us for our annual April 1st Japanese Whisky Toast Day! Whisky sales will also be available! Details on whisky sales will also be posted Details are finalized for the 2nd “Japanese Craft Whisky Festa 2026” to be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at EBiS303 (Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo). This event is open not only […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shinzato-suzaki-distillery-2-54482/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:25:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=54482 “Ryuka” Whisky, matured in Japan’s most ‘angel-blessed land’. A tour report of Suzaki Distillery, boasting one of the nation’s finest angel’s shares. South Okinawa Prefecture. The Suzaki Distillery is located just about an hour from downtown Naha. High temperatures, high humidity, and an exceptionally high Angel’s Share compared to other regions in Japan. These unique […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tankyudistillery-distillerytour-2-54318/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:18:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=54318 Tankyu Distillery, a publicly owned, privately operated Craft Distillery in Higashikawa-Chou,Hokkaido, has launched guided tours. English-language tours are also available simultaneously. Tankyu Distillery (Headquarters: Higashikawa-Chou, Kamikawa-Gun, Hokkaido / Representatives: Cho Ei Shun, Motoki Harigaya), which opened on August 27 last year, As a “publicly established, privately operated” distillery, it produces gin, liqueurs, and whisky utilizing […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-whisky%ef%bc%86spiritsfestival2026in-yokohama-2-54019/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:57:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=54019 Japan’s largest whisky & spirits tasting event, “Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama,” tickets go on sale February 10! Tickets for the featured tasting seminars will also go on sale simultaneously. WHISKY & SPIRITS FESTIVAL 2026 in YOKOHAMA will be held on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026. This event features not […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tokyuhotel-tsunukigotou-2-53890/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:41:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53890 Bar Bellustar Tokyo presents a pairing set. The 11th installment features tacos made with Kagoshima ingredients. Available at Bar Bellustar starting Monday, January 12, 2026. BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Katsushi Nishikawa) will offer the pairing set “Bellustar Journey ~Tsunuki Goto Whisky Experience~” at its 45th-floor main bar, Bar Bellustar, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ikawa-flora2025-2-53599/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:16:27 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53599 The Ikawa Distillery is a secluded distillery in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The third single malt is a non-peat whisky from the “Flora” series. Located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, the Ikawa Distillery is the highest distillery in Japan and can be said to be the most difficult to reach. This single […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-kuju-sora2025-2-53143/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:16:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53143 The second single malt release from Kuju Distillery in Oita Prefecture. “Single Malt Kuju sora 2025”. The theme of “Kuju’s sky” expresses the image of the changing seasons and their items. This product is the first in the “sora” series from the Kuju distillery. From now on, this series will be released once a year. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ryuka-ipa2025-2-53263/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:44:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53263 Okinawa’s Shinzato Shuzo and Suzaki Distillery release a single malt. “Single Malt Ryuka IPA 2025” will go on sale on Monday, November 7. This whisky is the result of four types of casks and a subtropical maturation environment. whisky is currently produced all over Japan, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkesshi-hokusai-north-colors-2-51547/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:12:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51547 Three types of the Akkeshi single malt Japanese Whisky “HOKUSAI NORTH COLORS” series [Suirei, Kuusui, and Kokiake] will be released from the Akkeshi Distillery, Whisky Business Division, Kenten Jitsugyo Co.Details. El producto estará disponible para pedidos anticipados en el servicio internacional de ventas libres de impuestos a bordo de ANA. Si tiene previsto viajar al […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ichiros-malt-chichibu2-2-50754/ Tue, 13 May 2025 04:46:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50754 Ichiro’s Malt made from the Chichibu No. 2 distillery, which is finally being released.The difference between Chichibu No.1 and Ichiro’s Malt is explained. Although Chichibu No. 2 Distillery’s original whisky has been bottled at previous Chichibu Whisky Festivals and other events, this is the first time it has been released to the general public in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/in-flight-sales-jallimited-asak-napavalley-cabernet-sauvignon-caskreserve-2-50188/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:02:43 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50188 JAL’s Limited Edition “Single Malt Asaka Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve” to be Available in Limited Quantities on International Flights for “Advance Order Service １.Single Malt Asaka Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve 1-1. Product Information 　JAL aims to create relationships and connections through transportation by selling “Japanese craft Whisky” made at craft distilleries […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/second-limited-sale-ichirosmalt-barshinkai-2-50059/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:36:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50059 The 2nd limited edition private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt produced to commemorate BAR Shinkai’s 15th anniversary! Sales begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025   BAR Shinkai, which operates three BARs in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has created a private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its establishment in 2010. The […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatakedistillery-festival2025-2-49619/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:50:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49619 The second “Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival” will be held on the long-awaited May 18 (Sunday)! (Headquarters: Kagoshima City; President: Kazuto Hombo) will hold the “Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival” to express our gratitude for your patronage. On the day of the festival, the distillery staff will hold seminars on whisky tasting, the Nijo Barley Project produced […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-ichirosmandg-barshinkaipb-2-49343/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:20:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49343 Private Bottle of Ichiro’s Malt Produced to Commemorate BAR Shinkai’s 15th Anniversary to be Available in Limited Quantities from Tuesday, March 25, 2025   BAR Shinkai, which operates three BAR in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has created a private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its founding in 2010. BAR Shinkai stores have […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-doppelbock-caskfinish-2-48539/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:28:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48539 Review of YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese whisky Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish from Sasanokawa Shuzo.Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. product name and photo YAMAZAKURA Single Malt Japanese whisky Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish Yamazakura Single Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish 2.   ２．Characteristics of Asaka Doppelbock Cask Finish This is the second barrel […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komorodistillery-festival-2-48382/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:29:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48382 The “Komoro Distillery whisky Festival 2025” will be held on March 1 (Sat) and 2 (Sun), 2025. This is a new style of festival that allows visitors to enjoy not only the Komoro Distillery, but also special venues in the city of Komoro and walking around town. Visitors will rediscover the unique experience of the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibu-whisky-matsuri-2025-2-47690/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:04:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47690 On 16 February 2025, the Chichibu Whisky Festival will be held for the 12th time. Details on dates, venues and tickets are presented in this article. More information will be updated as information is disseminated. We are already about a month into 2024. The last whisky event of the year will be Whisky Fest Tokyo, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-tsunuki-distillery-festival2024-2-46289/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:14:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46289 Hioki and Kanosuke Distilleries, Tsunuki Distillery. The 2024 festival of distilleries in Kyushu will be held! Details and festival-only single malt sales! The Hioki-Kanosuke Distillery Festival 2024 and the Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2024 will be held at the same time. The events will be held on the same day, and shuttle buses will be operated […]]]> 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/whisky-festibal-in-tokyo-2024-2-45494/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:18:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45494 The festival will be held in December this year as usual! Whiskey Festival 2024 in Tokyo. The outline of the event and the exhibitors as of now are introduced.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marskomagatakedistillery-2-45595/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:36:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45595 Founded in 1872. Hombo Shuzo, a general liquor manufacturer including shochu and wine, revived the distillery in 2011 after it was closed in 1922 due to the whisky depression. Kiichiro Iwai, known as the man who sent Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whiskey, to Scotland, was once involved in the distillery as an advisor. It is also known for being the first distillery in Japan to exchange sake with other distilleries, something that had never been done before.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipacask-2024-2-45887/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:39:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45887 Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish", released in limited quantities every year, is now available in the 2024 vintage. It was aged in the same casks used for Minami-Shinshu Beer's IPA, and the crisp taste of the IPA cask finish makes it a must-try. List price: 9,900 yen (tax included)]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosukedistillery-2-45574/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:43:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45574 Established in 1883, shochu maker Komasa Jozo opened in 2017. The company's capital participation with the British major Diageo attracted a great deal of attention, and under the motto of "world-class whiskey that utilizes the tradition and knowledge of shochu making," the company is developing products full of originality, including the use of its own shochu barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-ipa-2024-2-43992/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:18:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43992 Lottery applications for Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Bottled in 2024 from Hombo Shuzo are now open. Features, price, and lottery application procedures are explained. The popular “Komagatake IPA Cask Finish” series has been released every year since 2020. The number of bottles sold is limited to less than 3,000, and it is difficult […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/liquor-mountain-whisky-messe2024-2-43738/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:19:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43738 World Whisky Gathers in Kyoto. The largest whisky tasting event in Kansai will be held again this year. Details of the event and ticket information. 1. How to purchase tickets Advance tickets with the privilege of a glass with an original strap are already on sale. The time is 4,500 yen for each part (10:00-13:30) […]]]> 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/nagahama-original-bottle-2-42133/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:48:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42133 Nagahama Distillery will hold an original bottle making workshop once a month starting in June. 1. Outline of original bottle production Number of participants Limited to 6 pairs per event (up to 2 people per pair) Time 2 hours from 15:00 to 17:00 Price 50,000 yen including tax for making 6 bottles of 700ml 1-1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-9y-cask-no-1842-2-41010/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:01:46 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41010 Limited edition from Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery. Review of Single Cask Komagatake AGED 9 YEARS Cask No. 1842. Characteristics, price, and how to purchase. The Komagatake Single Cask series is released annually. This year’s edition is limited to 269 bottles and uses 50 ppm sherry hogshead. 1. What is Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd. “Hombo Shuzo Co.,Ltd.” […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-small-batch-2024-2-41006/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:44:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41006 Review of Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery’s limited edition Single Malt Komagatake 9 Year Small Batch 2024. Characteristics, prices, and how to purchase are explained. Komagatake 9 Year Old Small Batch 2023 won the Best Japanese Single Malt (Japan’s highest award) Single Malt Category (Small Batch) at the WWA. This year’s product won the Category Winner […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-komagatake-fes-2-40846/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:55:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40846 The first Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival 2024 will be held at Mars Shinshu Komagatake Distillery! Details, information on purchasing tickets, and the sale of the festival's limited edition single malt Komagatake!]]> 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/akkeshi-risshun-2-39629/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:45:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39629 Akkeshi Distillery has released information on the release of "Akkeshi Single Malt Whisky Risshun," the 14th in theTwenty-Four solar terms series. The price is 19,800 yen (including tax). The key malt is "all Hokkaido whisky. It is the "most peaty" of the current Twenty-Four solar terms series.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komoro-whisky-festival-2-37759/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:56:19 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37759 The “Komoro Distillery Whisky Festival” will be held on February 23.24.25, right after the World Whisky Forum, a global event in the whisky industry, co-hosted by the Komoro Tourism Bureau and supported by Nagano Prefecture. 1. What is the Komoro Distillery? The first distillery by Karuizawa Distillers. Mr. Shimaoka, a former banker, and Mr. Ian […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chichibu-whisky-matsuri2024-2-36564/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:27:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36564 The Chichibu Whisky Festival, which will be held for the 11th time in 2024, will be held again this year. Details on dates, venues, tickets, etc. are presented in this article. The 11th Chichibu Whisky Festival The Chichibu Whisky Festival will be held for the 11th time this year. The outline of the festival is […]]]> 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/kiuchi-yasato-visitor-2-35597/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:08:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35597 Kiuchi Brewery, which produces “Hitachino Nest Beer” and “Hinomaru Whisky”, announces the opening of the visitor center at the Yasato Distillery on November 11, 2023. 1. What is Kiuchi Brewery? The Kiuchi Brewery began operations in 1823 in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture. The company produces sake, shochu, wine, liqueurs, and the craft beer “Hitachino Nest Beer”. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/asaka-ipa-finish-2-35571/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:36:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35571 The latest release from Asaka Distillery, IPA CASK FINISH, is a bourbon barrel first fill, non-pitched sake that was aged in Barrel Aged Imperial IPA barrels at HOPJAPAN, a brewery in Miyakoji-machi, Fukushima Prefecture. It has a complex taste with a freshness characteristic of hops, moderate bitterness and acidity, and a sweetness derived from Asaka. Non-chill filtered and naturally colored.]]> 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/new-yazuka-2nd-2-33163/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:45:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=33163 The second YAZŪKA collaboration between Nagahama Distillery and Kazuya Yoshii. The two extremes of an artist's life, "origin" and "climax," are incorporated into the whiskey.]]> 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/hyakumangoku-whiskyfes-2023-2-31423/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:17:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31423 The first "Whisky Festival from Kanazawa" was held in July 2017. The second will be held in October 2019, and this year, 2023, will be the third. In addition to whisky, there will be booths for the hottest craft gin, beer, and Kanazawa's delicious gourmet food.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/wcc-event-2023-2-31291/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:29:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31291 The Institute of Whisky Culture Inc. will hold its first Commemorative "Connoisseur Club Inaugural Event" on Sunday 15 October 2023 to celebrate the launch of a new membership organization, the "Whisky Connoisseur Club (WCC)". Participation is limited to the first 300 people who have a Whisky Expert (WE), Professional (WP), Lecturer (WL) or other Connoisseur qualification only.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-gyokuto-2023-2-31024/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:13:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31024 A blended whisky with a gorgeous, fresh and sweet aroma, slightly different from the usual Saburomaru style. A "Twitter Present Campaign" was held along with the release information.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/japanese-whisky-stories-fukuoka2023-2-30762/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:04:41 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30762 Japanese Whiskey Stories Fukuoka 2023" will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023. There are about 20 whiskey distilleries. In addition, open seminars will be held by "Miyake Seisakusho" (distiller manufacturing) and "Ariake Sangyo" (barrel manufacturing).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/toyama-whiskyfes-vol1-2-29832/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:06:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29832 Toyama Whiskey Festival, a festival where you can enjoy whiskey from Japan and abroad, will be held on September 24!It will be held at "Mirage Land" in Sanga, Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture. This will be the first whiskey festival in Toyama.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/isc2023-result-2-30463/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:45:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30463 The 28th International Spirits Competition was held in London this year. More than 2,200 spirits were entered from about 70 countries around the world, and among them, we would like to introduce 38 Japanese whiskies that won the Double Gold and Gold awards.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-komoro-distillery-2-30231/ Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:28:25 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30231 On June 18 (Sunday), three years after the press conference was announced in December 2020, Karuizawa Distillers held a ceremony to mark the completion of the Komoro Distillery and the start of distillation. The company welcomed Mr. Ian Chang, former master blender of "KAVALAN" in Taiwan, who was a big topic at the press conference, and showed sufficient spirit from his comments at the press conference such as "I want to produce the world's best whiskey in Komoro" and "I want to make Komoro my second hometown".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-hokkaidou-marche-2-30440/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 06:18:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30440 Hokkaido's alcoholic beverages and food are now attracting attention from all over the world. The "Delicious Hokkaido Sake and Food Marché," which attracted 50,000 visitors in three days last year, will be held for three days from June 30 to July 2 at Sapporo Odori Park 8-chome Special Site.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/twsc-tastingparty-2023-2-29259/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:37:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29259 This is a big event where you can sample over 700 award-winning bottles from the "TWSC (Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition) 2023." This is a unique event where you can enjoy free and paid tastings of not only whisky, but also gin, brandy, rum, vodka, shochu, and various other spirits.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichirosmalt-mizunaraheads-claudewhisky-2-29197/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:47:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29197 Private bottle commemorating the 100th anniversary of CLAUDE WHISKY operation. Mizunara Heads Hogshead aged single cask whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/release-information-whisky-festival-2023-in-yokohama-2-28874/ Tue, 30 May 2023 05:58:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28874 The long-awaited ticket release date for Whisky Festival 2023 in YOKOHAMA, which will be held for the first time in Yokohama, has been set! We will provide information on how to purchase tickets, access, and a map of the area!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-komagatake-aged-9-years-2-28440/ Mon, 22 May 2023 08:54:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28440 Komagatake AGED 9 YEARS is a single malt whisky bottled after carefully selecting and vatting several barrels of original sake aged for more than 9 years in Shinshu.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/ichiros-tomakomai-2-27484/ Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:26:41 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27484 Ichiro's Malt Venture Whisky to Build Grain Distillery in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Aiming for 2025 Operation]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfestival-2023-yokohama-2-26161/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:40:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=26161 [Breaking news] Good news for those who cannot attend Osaka in June! The annual Whisky Festival will be held in Yokohama for the first time!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakurao-distillery-report-2-25591/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:11:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25591 The Sakurao Distillery started operations in 2017. Since the first year, in addition to whisky production, the craft gin "Sakurao Gin" has been popular. The whisky is aged in two locations, one in the Sakurao Distillery and the other in the Togouchi Tunnel. The distillery produces two brands with different tastes, "Sakurao" and "Togouchi", and will start producing grain whisky in 2019. The distillery is one of the distilleries that should not be overlooked for its future expansion into the global market.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/chapter-4-shinjiro-torii-part-2-25709/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:01:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25709 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.]]> 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/asaka-caskowner-2022-2-22989/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:41:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=22989 The whisky delivered after 5 years is a set of two bottles, one from each cask. The whisky is bottled without being mixed with any whisky from other casks, except for the adjustment of the degree of alcohol content.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/japanesewhisky-history-4-2-2-3-21775/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:12:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=21775 The history of whisky in Japan. A history of whisky in over 10,000 words, including the life of Shinjiro Torii, the creator of Japan's first Japanese whisky, and the current model of red ball port wine.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-2022-edition-2-20135/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:02:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20135 Japanese Whisky, Komagadake 2022 Edition. This single malt whisky is made primarily from bourbon barrel-aged whisky, accented with sherry cask-aged whisky and port cask-aged whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/le-papillon-c-brillantinus-2-20120/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:46:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20120 This whisky is non-peated and has no peculiarities, and you can enjoy the full flavor of plum wine barrel aging. It has a sweet, sour, and astringent taste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipacask-2022-2-19336/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:15:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19336 It is brewed at Minami Shinshu Beer Komagatake Brewery using plenty of hops, and is brewed in empty barrels with India Pale Ale (IPA) lying down.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-ipa-2022-2-19467/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:50:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19467 The aroma is reminiscent of fresh citrus derived from hops, the taste is clear with grapefruit and herbs, and the finish is crisp and bitter.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/youtube-akkeshi-seimi-2-19447/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:39:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19447 Japanese Whisky Dictionary's 7th Youtube video! This 7th video introduces "Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Seimei" from "Akkeshi Distillery" located in "Akkeshi-cho" in the east of Hokkaido.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-kakuuchibase-2-17657/ Mon, 30 May 2022 05:31:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17657 Private bottle of single malt Komagatake's Kakuuchi Base Popup SHIBUYA. It is a wine cask-scented whiskey aged for 6 years.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-christian-drouin-2-17518/ Wed, 25 May 2022 08:33:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17518 It is a single malt Komagatake Calvadoscas skask finish. Using Calvados barrels from Christian Drouin. Balanced taste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/tandt-toyama-inami-cellar-2-16552/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:14:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16552 On April 22, 2022, the Inami maturation warehouse of "T&T TOYAMA" , a joint project between Takahiko Inagaki of Saburomaru Distillery and Mr. Komei Shimono of Maltyama, was completed. As the world's first Japanese whisky bottlers business, barreled whisky from several whisky distilleries in Japan will continue to mature.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlecask-komagatake-2014-no-1841-2-16357/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:34:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16357 Single cask distilled in 2014 and aged in 7 years at Mars Shinshu Distillery. Aged barrels are sherry hogs head. Limited to 287 rare whiskies.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/luckycat-luna-2-16345/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:04:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16345 Mansanija and Oroloso's double sherry is a good whisky with cospa, with a blend that complements each other in a good way.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/whiskyfestival-ticket-2-15445/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:59:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15445 additional tickets now available for whisky festival 2022 in tokyo, which sold out so fast! Whiskies from all over the world, with a focus on Japanese whisky, will be gathered.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlecask-komagatake-2013-no1663-2-13854/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:09:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13854 A single cask that was distilled in 2013 at the Mars Shinshu Distillery and aged for 7 years. The aged barrel is a bourbon barrel. Limited to 199 rare whiskeys.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlecask-komagatake-no1834-2-13865/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:09:12 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13865 Distilled in 2014 at Mars Shinshu Distillery. Limited to 242 rare whiskies.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-voyager-estate-2-12881/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:28:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12881 Single Malt Komagatake is mainly exported overseas.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-komagatake-voyager-estate-2-12327/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:37:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12327 Single Malt Komagatake Voyager Estate Wine Cask Finish Bottled in 2021" will be released from Honbo Shuzo in December 2021. (Limited to 950 bottles)This product seems to be for export overseas (mainly to Australia) and is already sold out in Japan with a very small distribution.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/glen-muscle-akkeshi-2-13514/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:38:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13514 This is the eighth edition of Glen Muscle, a whisky brand for enthusiasts by enthusiasts. Glen Muscle No.8  “Five Spirits”  Akkeshi Blend. 300 bottles only. What is “Five Spirits” ? Raw spirits from five distilleries and Five pairs of brewers （The subtitle “Five Spirits” expresses the passion of Glen Muscle (Team Glen Muscle + 4 […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/dake-kanba-brandy-2-12346/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:51:54 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=12346 "Mars Whiskey Dakekanba" was aged for another one and a half years in the barrel used for aging Tokachi brandy. It is a malt whiskey that combines the sweet scent of brandy and the honey scent with the characteristics of "Dakekanba", and has a pleasant peat scent and a smooth finish for a long time]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-2021-edition-2-9820/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:29:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=9820 "Single Malt Komagatake 2021 Edition" is a single malt whisky bottled in 2021 mainly vated malt raw liquor aged in bourbon barrel and sherry barrel. Please enjoy the taste with a fruity aroma and a gentle sweetness like ripe persimmons.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipacask-2021-2-8485/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:07:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8485 A single malt whiskey finished in barrels that have been laid down with India Pale Ale (IPA), a medium-dark beer brewed with plenty of hops at Minami Shinshu Beer Komagatake Brewery. Refreshing citrus and herbal aroma, clear sweetness reminiscent of grapefruit and orange, and a crisp bitter finish.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-singlemalt-sakurao-togouchi-2-6841/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:02:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=6841 The whiskey making process began in mid-January 2018. Chugoku Brewery was founded in October 1918, so SAKURAO DISTILLERY was established to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company's founding. Three years have passed since its establishment, and the long-awaited release of Hiroshima's first single malt is now underway.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/malt-duo-komagatake-chichibu-2021-6572/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:23:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=6572 In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whiskey Chichibu Distillery began exchanging malt liquor and maturing it in their respective locations. With this in mind, in 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whiskey Chichibu Distillery began exchanging malt whiskey from each other and maturing it in their respective locations.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-yakushima-aging-2021-2-13886/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:55:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=13886 A complex and balanced single malt whisky intertwined with the sweetness unique to bourbon barrels and the sweetness of ripe fruits, and a firm peat feeling.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/4722-4722/ Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:57:02 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=4642 A new product was released by Honbo Shuzo on March 26, 2021.Information about the product was posted on the official website on March 26.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-lucky-cat-choco-2-4281/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:08:10 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=3552 The Lucky Cat is a series of blended whiskies created using the blending techniques of Mars Whisky, with a motif of unique cats.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/komagatake-ipa-cask-finish-2-14508/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:44:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14508 Refreshing hops and aftertasto, the flavor is like beer. Finish in an empty barrel of Minami Shinshu Beer IPA.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kyoda-cask-strength-2020-2-14622/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:51:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14622 Okinawa's first single malt whisky, made from British pete malt and aged in-house in white oak barrels for three years.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/privacypolicy-2/ Sun, 03 Jan 2021 02:56:38 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?page_id=1490 Privacy Policy This document provides a policy on the protection and appropriate handling of personal information on this site (Japanese Whysky Dictionary). Purpose of use of personal information In this site, we may ask you to register personal information such as name (handle name) and e-mail address when inquiring or commenting by e-mail. These personal […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marswhisky-asagimadara-2-10567/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:46:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=10567 Released on September 23, 2020. Mars Shinshu Distillery 35th Anniversary Memorial Whiskey. Malt whisky aged for more than 8 years distilled in the first pot still of Mars Shinshu Distillery is blended with domestic grain whiskey that has also been aged for more than 8 years. The refreshing aroma and taste reminiscent of the forest at the foot of the Central Alps surrounding the distillery.]]>