https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:15 +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/suntory-whirky-ao-irishedition-2-55635/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:21:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=55635 Introducing “Ao,” a new whisky that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Irish whisky Suntory Limited will launch SUNTORY WHISKY “Ao〈ＩＲＩＳＨ ＥＤＩＴＩＯＮ〉” nationwide in limited quantities starting Tuesday, June 9. “Ao” is the world’s first whisky blended exclusively from base spirits produced at the Suntory Group’s own distilleries located in the world’s five major whisky-producing regions*. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/papillon_p-ryukyuensis-2-55339/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:59:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=55339 The new Papillon series from Hombo Shuzo has arrived. Here’s a look at Mars Malt Le Papillon Triple Cask“P.ryukyuensis,”including its features, price, and how to purchase it. With its beautiful label featuring a butterfly, many whisky enthusiasts are likely familiar with it. The “Mars Malt Le Papillon” series has seen many varieties released to date. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-chita-350ml-2-54274/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:57:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=54274 The convenient Half-Bottle is back Suntory Ltd. will re-release Suntory Whisky “Chita” 350ml nationwide starting Tuesday, March 17. Suntory Whisky “Chita” has been well-received for its light taste and subtle sweet aroma, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. The “Chita Fragrant breeze Highball,” mixed with sparkling water, pairs well with various dishes, including Japanese cuisine, […]]]> 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/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/ao-renewal-2-53509/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:57:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53509 Suntory’s “碧 Ao” to go on sale with a new name, contents, and packaging. “碧 Ao” is a world blended whisky, a blend of the world’s top five whiskys, and the renewal seems to have used a longer aged whisky in the blend to achieve a thicker, more complex and richer flavor. The name has also […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-shinka-pb-k-2-51379/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:15:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51379 Private cask in Shizuoka owned by BAR Shinkai.Two distillers [K] and [W] are finally bottled. The taste of distiller [K] is reviewed. Private cask sales in Shizuoka have been taking place for some time. Distillation took place in November 2021 and bottling was completed on May 14, 2025. 3 years and 6 months of aging. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ikawa-fauna-2025-2-51030/ Sun, 18 May 2025 04:56:31 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51030 Located at 1,200m above sea level and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Southern Alps, this is the 2nd in a long-awaited series of dessin from the highest altitude distillery in Japan. The previous work, “dessin Series Flora 2024,” was also quite good, and I am sure that everyone who tasted it had high […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/%e3%80%90newrelease%e3%80%91kanosuke-singlemalt-artist-edition-%ef%bc%83004-2-50421/ Mon, 12 May 2025 04:46:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=50421 The fourth in a special series of “Artist Edition” whiskys that express the world of whisky through the power of art, based on the theme of the Five Elements philosophy of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, which is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. １．Kanosuke Single Malt Artist Edition #004 1-1．Product Information For this work, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-whiskypedia-collaborative-whisky-2-48361/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:16:05 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48361 The details of the collaboration whisky between the manga “Welcome to Komada Distillery – Until Wakaba Buds”, Saburomaru Distillery, and Whiskypedia will be introduced by Master Blender Takahiko Inagaki himself on “Whiskypedia” on Thursday, March 13, at 24:00 midnight. Master Blender Takahiko Inagaki will personally introduce the whisky on “Whiskypedia. The first volume of the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kyoda-siglecask-sherry-2-47970/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:36:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47970 Small-batch single malt, single cask, cask strength Kyoda by Helios Shuzo in Okinawa, Japan. Includes product features and reviews. This is the first new arrival of the single malt Japanese whisky “Kyoda Single Cask” from Helios Shuzo and Kyoda Distillery in two years. The concept is to “enjoy the individuality of the cask to the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-c-palaeno-2-47388/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:30:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47388 Papillon series from Honbo Brewery. Mars Malt Le Papillon Triple Cask“Miyamamonkicho”,features, price and how to buy. With a label featuring a picture of a butterfly, many whisky lovers may recognize it. Mars Malt Le Papillon” series. Many varieties have been released so far. This time, the 18th release in the Papillon series, Mars Malt Le […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/dessin-series-flora2024-2-46851/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:04:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46851 Review of a single malt finally released from a secluded distillery in Shizuoka Prefecture [Igawa Distillery]! Includes flavor and characteristics. The price is 16,500 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburoumaru-v-the-hierophant-2-47777/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:44:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47777 Introducing Saburomaru V THE HIEROPHANT, the sixth and latest installment of the Saburomaru Distillery Tarot Card Series, which is set to go on sale on November 7. Saburomaru Distillery is one of the distilleries that produce and sell peated Whisky under the slogan “The Ultimate Peat” and has many fans in Japan because of its […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-ikawa-dessin-flora-2024-2-46538/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:48:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46538 A single malt has finally been released from Ikawa Distillery, an unexplored distillery in Shizuoka Prefecture. Product information and specifications are introduced along with distillery information. Ikawa Distillery is the highest distillery in Japan in terms of elevation and is also the most difficult to reach. We have received information on the release of a […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-fuji-grain-50th-2-46326/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:41:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46326 “Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whisky Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition” will be re-released by Kirin Beer Co. Features, price and how to buy thelimited edition bottle commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fuji Gotemba Distillery. The Single Grain Japanese Whisky Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition was sold by lottery in June this year. Information has now been […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakuraodistillery-2-46115/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:41:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46115 With the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine in the background, the brewery that has supported Hiroshima’s sake culture with sake and shochu for more than 100 years will create a hybrid distillery that combines surprisingly new ideas with proven technology. 1.Outline Chugoku Brewery, long a familiar name in Hiroshima as a comprehensive sake production […]]]> 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/mars-a-ganesa-2-43934/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:17:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43934 Papillon series from Hombo Shuzo. MARSMALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”, features, price and how to buy. 1. About MARSMALT Le Papillon series The “MARSMALT Le Papillon” series is a series that uses the motif of butterflies living in Japan to express the splendor of Japan’s seasonal climate and its natural environment, which forms the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-mars-panchala-ganesa-2-43566/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:33:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43566 MARS MALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”. Now available by lot from Honbo Shuzo Mars Whisky. Features, price, and how to purchase. Information about the lottery sales of “Mars Malt Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa” has been released on the official website of Hombo Shuzo Co. Lottery applications will be accepted until July 15, 24:00. […]]]> 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/ikawa-new-born-2024-2-42734/ Tue, 28 May 2024 04:28:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42734 Review of Ikawa Distillery NEW BORN Non-Peat Sherry Butt 2024 from Shizuoka Juzan Co., Ltd. Characteristics, prices, and how to purchase are explained. 1. Manufacturer Juzan Co., Ltd. Head Office Address 1301-1 Torimori, Tashiro, Aoi Ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 428-0505, Japan Owned distillery Ikawa Distillery 2. Distillery information IKAWA DISTILLERY Address 1299-1, Oshunoki, Tashiro, […]]]> 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/mars-nagasakiageha-2-40102/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:51:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=40102 Papillon series from Honbo Brewery. Mars Malt Le Papillon Single Cask "P.memnon". Price: 15,400 yen (tax included). Features and how to purchase.]]> 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/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/saburomaru-third-cs-2-36464/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 04:21:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36464 Single Malt Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS, the fourth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on November 24, 2023. Characteristics, taste, and product information on the cask strength version. New products “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS” and “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS Cask Strength” have been released by Saburomaru Distillery. This is […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-third-2-36425/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:05:16 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36425 “Single Malt Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS,” the fourth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on November 24, 2023. Characteristics, taste, and product information. New products “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS” and “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS Cask Strength” have been released by Saburomaru Distillery. This is the fourth in the series […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburoumaru3-2-36151/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:01:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36151 “Single Malt Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS,” the fourth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on November 24, 2023. Saburomaru Distillery has released information on the release of new products “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS” and “Saburomaru III THE EMPRESS Cask Strength”. This is the fourth release following “Saburomaru 0 THE […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/review-mars-miyamasijimi-2-35496/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:25:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35496 Mars Malt Le Papillon Double Cask "Miyama Shijimi" will be released by Hombo Shuzo in November 2023. Limited edition of 818 bottles of single malt Japanese whiskey vatted with two sherry cask aged casks distilled at Shinshu distillery.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-konadadistillery-collaboration2-2-30129/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:22:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30129 P.A.WORKS, the production company that created hits such as "Skip and the Loafer" and "Palipi Komei," has announced the full details of the collaboration whiskey with "Welcome to Komada Distillery," the latest in their work series. We will introduce you to that distillery in Chichibu and that distillery when it comes to the collaboration whiskey, as well as how to draw lots, along with information on the five newly released distilleries!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-cosmo-winecask-2023-2-28694/ Tue, 23 May 2023 04:23:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28694 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.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/mars-the-ya02-2-27738/ Mon, 08 May 2023 08:56:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27738 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.]]> 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/luckycat-mayluna-2-25913/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:16:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25913 This blended whisky is characterized by its "aroma from the use of cherry casks" and the "peppery taste" that follows.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marsmalt-le-papillon-leptideaamurensis-2-25831/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:49:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25831 Distilled at Mars Shinshu Distillery in December 2015. Bottled in February 2022 with vatting of two barrels, one with cherry wood for the mirror plate and the other aged in bourbon barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-marsmalt-le-papillon-leptideaamurensis-2-25424/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:47:02 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25424 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.]]> 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/new-saburomaru2-2-22902/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:44:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=22902 The first single malt whisky distilled by "ZEMON". This time, the label design is "THE HIGH PRIESTESS".]]> 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/japanesewhisky-history-3-2-20174/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:36:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20174 After Perry's arrival in Japan, foreign culture began to pour in at once, and Japan's first hotel and bar were among the commercial facilities to be built in Yokohama. The first bartender in Japan, the first imported whisky, and whisky as seen in Wirgman's caricature Japan Punch. The truth about whisky brought back by Tomomi Iwakura. The history of Japanese whisky.]]> 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/dosanko-shimanchu-19947/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:44:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19947 Akkeshi blended whisky "Oyster Lullaby" is 1,000 yen. Other blended whiskies are also 1,000 yen. Single malt for 2,000 yen.]]> 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/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/whisky-export-value-2021-2-16086/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:28:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16086 The momentum of whisky exports has not stopped, and the results have exceeded the same month-on-year rate of the previous year for the 19th consecutive month since June 2020.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/catalog-2/hombo-2/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:18:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?page_id=15387 1. Single Malt Komagadake 2. Single Malt Komagadake Aging/Finish 3. Single Cask Komagatake 4. Single Malt Tsunuki 5. MARSMALT Le Papillon 6. Blended Malt 7. Blended Whisky 8. Furusato Nouzei ふるさと納税とは？仕組みを初心者ガイドでわかりやすく解説！ | ...好きな自治体へ寄附ができる「ふるさと納税」について、初めての方でも安心して始められるように、図解やシミュレーションを使って分かりやすく解説します。ふるさと納税とは、自治体へ寄附して地域の特産物が返礼品として貰え、税控除が受けられる制度です。furunavi.jp Click here for other manufacturers]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/akkeshi-daikan-2-14898/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:55:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14898 The malt is blended with key malts, bourbon barrels are slightly modest, and sherry and wine barrels add sweetness and glamour.]]> 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/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/catalog-2/suntory-2/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:49:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?page_id=14181 １．Single Malt Yamazaki [one_half][wpap service=”with” type=”detail” id=”B00840PFCQ” title=”サントリー シングルモルト ウイスキー 山崎 ［日本 700ml ］”][/one_half][one_half_last][wpap service=”with” type=”detail” id=”B00384EZHE” title=”シングルモルトウイスキー 山崎12年 (正規品・箱なし) ［ ウイスキー 日本 700ml ］”][/one_half_last] [one_half][wpap service=”with” type=”detail” id=”B003848UCU” title=”サントリー シングルモルトウイスキー 山崎18年 ［ ウイスキー 日本 700ml ］ ［ギフトBox入り］”][/one_half][one_half_last][wpap service=”with” type=”detail” id=”B001TZCSZA” title=”サントリー シングルモルトウイスキー 山崎25年 ［ ウイスキー 日本 700ml ］”][/one_half_last] Limited editions [one_half][wpap service=”rakuten-ichiba” type=”detail” id=”sake-sato:10002009″ […]]]> 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/4109-2/4chubu_genpon-2/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:38:56 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?page_id=16860 4. Chubu region (inc. Aichi, Nagano, Shizuoka, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa and Yamanashi prefectures) Yamanashi Prefecture 4-1 Suntory Spirits Hakushu Distillery Suntory continued to search for the best water for whisky making in order to produce a different type of malt whisky from the Yamazaki distillery. After researching all over Japan, Suntory came across Hakushu, one […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/history-2/history-whiskeyhistory3-2/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 02:15:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?page_id=15553 From Perry's arrival, foreign cultures began to pour in at once, and there was Japan's first hotel and bar in a commercial facility in Yokohama. Japan's first bartender, the first imported whisky, and whisky visible from the caricature Japan Punch drawn by Wagman. The truth of the whisky brought back by Tomomi Iwakura. Explore the history of Whisky in Japan.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/team-mars-double-individuals-2-7074/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:17:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=7074 TEAM MARS DOUBLE INDIVIDUALS is a blended malt whisky based on the images of two female professional golfers under contract with the MARS brand, combining Scotch malt distilled in Scotland, which is said to be the birthplace of golf, and Japanese malt produced by the MARS Shinshu Distillery. This is a blended malt whisky.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/le-papillon-monk-swallowtail-6777/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:22:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=6777 Mars Malt Le Papillon" is a series that uses butterflies that live in Japan as a motif to express the beauty of Japan's seasonal climate and natural environment that forms the maturing environment for whiskey. This is the eleventh in the series, and the first in the series to use malt raw material distilled at the Mars Tsunuki distillery.]]> 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/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/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/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/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.]]>