https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:46:49 +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/newrelease-sangokushi8-remake-collaboration-2-54122/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:49:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=54122 Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE × Saburomaru Distillery Collaboration Whisky Release! Series Part 2 Starts with “Ryuu Bi” Design Single Cask   1. “Single Cask Saburomaru Ryuu Bi #210039”   1-1. Product Information Ryuu Bi Descendant of the Han royal family and founding emperor of “Shoku”. He valued righteousness, swore an oath with “Kan U” and […]]]> 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-saburoumaru-%e2%85%b6-chariot-2-53170/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:13:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=53170 The Saburomaru Distillery, well-known for its “Mastering the Peat,” is now offering the eighth installment of its Tarot Card series. This tarot card series will be released at a rate of about two per year starting in 2024. “Chariot” depicts the balance between reason and instinct, struggling with conflict, yet moving forward with vigor. Again, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/japanesedistillery-2-3542/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:15:19 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?p=1447 The latest list of whisky distilleries in Japan updated in January 2021, including Yamazaki distillery, Hakushu distillery, Yoichi distillery, Miyagikyo distillery, craft distilleries Chichibu distillery, Atsugishi distillery, Gaia Flow Shizuoka distillery, Mars Shinshu distillery, Mars Tsunuki distillery, Saburo Maru distillery, Azumi distillery, and 27 more! I'll be back!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-t%ef%bc%86t-toyama-2-52614/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:15:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52614 First release of two carefully selected whiskys that have undergone three years of maturation in the company’s own storage facility. T&T TOYAMA Corporation (headquartered in Saburomaru, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture) is pleased to announce the first release of two carefully selected whiskys that have been purchased from craft distilleries (new pots) around Japan since its […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sab-ocean-blue-1st-batch-2-52285/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:15:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52285 “Sabu.” blended whisky from Saburomaru Distillery A new limited edition from the series is now available.This is the third small batch whisky following SUNSET RED and NIGHT BLACK, the perennial products of the series. Saburomaru Distillery is one of the distilleries that produce and sell peated whisky under the slogan “The Ultimate Peat” and has […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-shizuoka-barshinkaipb-2-51484/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:39:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=51484 Shizuoka Distillery, the successor to the legendary Karuizawa Distillery, releases two types of private bottles for BAR Shinkai, “Single Cask Shizuoka for BAR Shinkai,” available in limited quantities from June 20, 2025 (Friday).   BAR Shinkai, which operates three BARs in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is、The owned Shizuoka Owner’s Cask has reached sufficient maturity to be bottled […]]]> 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/newrelease-romance-of-the-thre-kingdoms-shokyodesignwhisky-2-49888/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:16:57 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49888 Sangokushi 8 REMAKE x Saburomaru Distillery collaboration whisky on sale! The fourth release is a single cask with a “Shoukyou” design   1. single cask Saburomaru “Shoukyou” #210059   1-1. product information Shoukyou Wife of Shu-yu. Known as a woman of great beauty, she was called “Nikyou” together with “Daikyou”, who married Sun Ce. She […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-saburoumarudistillery-blenderroom-workshoproom-2-49738/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:20:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49738 The oldest whisky distillery in Tohoku, Saburomaru Distillery, has a blender room and workshop room. (Head office: Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama; President, Master Blender: Takahiko Inagaki) has just opened a new blender’s room and workshop room at Saburomaru Distillery. This will allow us to maximize the potential of the sake we have and create new and […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/recommendation-whisky-highball-2-49429/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:43:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49429 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. We introduce such highball cans that are more affordable, can be drunk […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-saburomaru-2-49375/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:28:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49375 Sangokushi 8 REMAKE x Saburomaru Distillery collaboration whisky on sale! The third release is a single cask with a “Shu-yu” design   1. single cask Saburomaru Shu-yu #210150   1-1. product information This product is a collaboration between “Sangokushi 8 REMAKE,” a popular historical simulation game by Koei Tecmo Games, Inc. and the Saburomaru Distillery, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/newrelease-far-east-of-peat-7th-batch-2-49236/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:08:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=49236 Blended Malt Whisky “FAR EAST OF PEAT 7th BATCH” to be released on Tuesday, March 25, 2025   １．FAR EAST OF PEAT 7th BATCH   1-1. Product Information Wakatsuru Shuzo Company (Location: Saburomaru, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture; Representative: Takahiko Inagaki) is pleased to announce the sale of a limited quantity of blended malt whisky blended […]]]> 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/gaiaflowshizuokadistilley-2-48186/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:08:45 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48186 A whisky lover set up a whisky import and sales business, and with the advice of Mr. Ichiro Akuto, he continued the lineage of the once legendary Karuizawa distillery. As the phrase “I forget myself.” suggests, this distillery is a distillery that is dedicated to its own way. 1.Outline The distillery is located in the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburoumaru-wwa2025-2-48159/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:18:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=48159 (President: Takahiko Inagaki) won the top prize in the category of two products at the World Whisky Awards 2025, an international whisky competition sponsored by the British whisky magazine Whisky Magazine. 1. What is the World Whisky Awards (WWA)? The World Whisky Awards (WWA) is an international whisky competition sponsored by the British whisky magazine, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomarudistillery-2-47482/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:01:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47482 With anedgy theme of“The Ultimate Peat,”they continue to make only smoky whisky.Although a traditional sake brewer, they have an innovative philosophy, andtheir challenges, such asJapan’s first bottlers business and thedevelopment and patenting of a next-generation pot still, have brought tradition and innovation, and are pushing Japanese whisky into a new industry. 1.Outline The first whisky […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/single-grain-1year-1st-2-47512/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:28:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47512 https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-event-new-sub-2-47570/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:06:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47570 A brief look at the Saburomaru Distillery’s Tokyo event held on 12/6. We will also introduce information on the distillery’s new brand of blended Whisky, SAB. Tokyo Event Report 1-1. Introduction This event was held in three parts for the media, related parties, and whisky fans (by lottery). The event was held at Refork Otemachi. […]]]> 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/saburoumaru-fifth-2-46834/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:50:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46834 Review of Single Malt Saburomaru IV THE HIEROPHANT, the sixth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series. The Saburomaru distillery is one of the distilleries that produce and sell peated whiskey under the slogan “The Ultimate Peat” and has many fans in Japan because of its outstanding smokiness.]]> 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/yoiyo-single-malt-shousho-2-47799/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:35:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47799 The 17th release of the latest in the YOIYO series will go on sale on October 29. YOIYO whisky Shousho”. The latest in the YOIYO series has been released for the first time in half a year. This time, chocolates using “Single Malt Shousho” from the well-known Akkeshi Distillery 24 Season Series will be on […]]]> 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/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/new-the-sun-final-2-45671/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:43:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45671 The final release in the series of Saburomaru Distillery's blended whiskey "THE SUN" is now available. The price is 10,780 yen (tax included). Includes product information and past reviews.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/marstunukidistillery-2-45978/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:45:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=45978 Tsunuki Distillery is the birthplace of the Hombo Sake Brewery, which represents Kagoshima Satsuma with 150 years of tradition and history, and is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery and the Komagatake distillery share the same sake quality, and the former residence of the Hombo family, "Hojo", a renovated Japanese-style house, is full of emotion. ]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-inazuma-synergy-blend-2-46098/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:23:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=46098 INAZUMA SYNERGY BLEND, a blended malt made from the Nagahama Distillery and the High Coast distillery in Sweden, is now available. At the same time [Saturday 28 September] INAZUMA SYNERGY BLEND special seminar will be held at Kyoto ANNIE HALL BAR. The INAZUMA series uses only malt, and in the past, in addition to World […]]]> 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/saburomaru-megamitensei-singlemalt-2-43618/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:43:04 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43618 Atlas’ “Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance” and “Saburomaru Distillery” collaboration whisky will soon be available by lottery. Currently, the collaboration has already released the first blended whisky, and lottery release information for the subsequent release single malt has been released. The first, second, and third single malts are based on characters from the film. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-fourth-cs-2-43318/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:01:55 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43318 Single Malt Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR Cask Strength, the fifth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on June 27, 2024. Features, taste, and product information. Saburomaru Distillery has released new products “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR” and “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR Cask Strength”. This is the fifth in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-fourth-2-43291/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:34:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43291 Single Malt Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR, the fifth in the Single Malt Saburomaru series, will be released by Saburomaru Distillery on June 27, 2024. Features, taste, and product information. New products “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR” and “Saburomaru IV (Force) THE EMPEROR Cask Strength” have been released by Saburomaru Distillery. This is the fifth in […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/peat-emotion-2-43122/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:47:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43122 We will briefly introduce the contents of the Saburomaru PEAT EMOTION held on June 21, along with information on the newly released Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR. 1. About Saburomaru Distillery Saburomaru Distillery Location 208, Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama 939-1308 Start of operation 1953 (renovated in 2016) The only distillery in Hokuriku established in 1952. It obtained […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/t%ef%bc%86t-toyama-ontake-2-43017/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:14:06 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=43017 The latest in the T&T TOYAMA COLLECTION. A review of a single cask from the Ontake Distillery. This is an original brand carefully selected by Mr. Inagaki and Mr. Shimono of T&T TOYAMA from the original sake distilled and matured at distilleries all over Japan, and selected for their high quality and unique characteristics. 1. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-megamitensei-2-42939/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:06:03 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42939 Whisky made in collaboration with Atlas’ “Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance” and Saburomaru Distillery is now on sale. Currently, the first release of the collaboration, a blended whisky, is already on sale. The second, third, and fourth releases will be followed by single malts featuring characters from the film. 1. Official sales Sales will be […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-t%ef%bc%86t-toyama-ontake-2-42930/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:31:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42930 “Ontake” is now available from the single cask series by T&TOYAMA of Saburomaru Distillery x MALTOYAMA. Product and release information. 1. Manufacturer 1-1. Wakatsuru Shuzo Co. Established 1862 Head office location 208 Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama 939-1308 Owned distillery Saburomaru Distillery For more information about Saburomaru Distillery, click here. 4. Whisky distilleries in Chubu area｜Japan Whisky […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburoumaru-charity-taiwan-2-42926/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:21:34 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42926 We would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake that struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan on April 3, 2024. The whisky distillery in Toyama Prefecture, Saburomaru Distillery, will be releasing a charity bottle. They will donate all the proceeds excluding consumption tax and material costs. 1. About Saburomaru […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/2024-fathersday-gift-2-42789/ Thu, 30 May 2024 05:46:08 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42789 Father’s Day 2024 is Sunday, June 16. Here are 10 whisky recommendations for gifts. Popular Father’s Day gift items are often meal items such as “snacks” and “eels” as gifts. However, alcohol is no different and ranks high as a gift. Whisky is widely available in rare bottles and nowadays in highball cans. Unlike beer, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/peat-emotion-by-saburoumaru-2-42590/ Thu, 23 May 2024 05:58:51 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42590 Saburomaru Distillery will hold its first event and tasting in Tokyo. The application period is from May 23 to noon on May 29. The application procedure is introduced with the distillery’s basic information. 1. Ticket application details Application period Thursday, May 23 – Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at noon Announcement of winners June 3, 2024 […]]]> 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/jp-craft-dokuhon-2-39975/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:40:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39975 Tokyo News, publisher of TV Guide magazine, released "Japanese Craft Whiskey Reading Book" on Tuesday, April 2, 2012.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/recommended-low-price-2024-2-39597/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:32:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=39597 Japanese whiskey is soaring in popularity; from April 2024, two major manufacturers, Suntory and Nikka, have announced price increases, resulting in further shortages. It is expected to take about five years to stabilize supply in the future. This article will introduce whiskies that can be purchased at low prices to 8,000 yen, excluding 2024, Suntory, and Nikka.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/world-whiskies-awards-2024-category-winners-2-38018/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:47:44 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=38018 The results of the category winners (Japanese qualifiers) of the World Whisky Awards 2024 have been announced. A large number of whiskies from whisky distilleries all over Japan were submitted, and many products won titles in each category. Full list of award-winning Japanese whisky products.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-akkeshi-hakuro-2-37674/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:01:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37674 Collaboration of “YOIYO” chocolate and Hokkaido’s “Akkeshi Distillery” for the third year in a row! The “14th YOIYO <Akkeshi Distillery> Whisky Hakuro” and “15th YOIYO Terrine <Akkkeshi Distillery> Whisky Hakuro” are available for purchase. There is also a campaign to win a bottle of Single Malt Hakuro. YOIYO’s distillery collaboration products sake chocolate and sake […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburoumaru-charity-2-37638/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:42:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37638 Added on January 24, 2034 *Bottle sales sold out within one minute of the start of the event, and the total amount donated is said to be 6 million yen. From now on, part of the sales of “Saburomaru Smoky Highball” released by Saburomaru Distillery will be donated.   First of all, we would like […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburoumaru-guilty-gear-2-37317/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:55:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37317 The first blended whisky from the GUILTY GEAR x Saburomaru Distillery collaboration will go on sale December 21. Sol Bottle & Ky Bottle will be sold by lottery from December 14. Saburomaru Distillery, owned by Wakatsuru Shuzo, will release whiskey in collaboration with the “GUILTY GEAR” fighting game series developed by Arc System Works, Inc. […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/kanosuke-tt-2-37720/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:34:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=37720 “T&T TOYAMA COLLECTION” is an original brand of sake carefully selected by Mr. Inagaki and Mr. Shimono of T&T TOYAMA from among the original sake distilled and aged at distilleries around Japan for its high quality and individuality. This Single Malt Kanosuke is a 2019 distillation and 2023 bottling of a heavily peated malt-finished, Richard […]]]> 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/yoiyo-asaka-ganache-2-36286/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:25:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36286 YOIYO’s 13th release has been announced. Continuing from the previous issue, a different type of chocolate from [Asaka Distillery]. Sold by Lotte. Characteristics, price, and how to purchase. “YOIYO Sake Ganache [Asaka Distillery],” the 13th in the “YOIYO” series, is now available from Lotte’s [Japanese craft sake chocolate]. The YOIYO series has previously collaborated with […]]]> 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/komadadistillery-koma-pj-2-35845/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:58:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35845 On November 10, 2023, the theatrical animation “Komada -A Whisky Family-” was finally released to the public. Many whisky lovers have been waiting for its release. From the first day of the movie, many lovers, movie fans, and animation fans must have visited the movie theaters. A crowdfunding project to revive “KOMA,” the fantastic whisky […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/news-succeeded-in-mechanizing-the-whiskybarrel-recharring-process-2-35711/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:23:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35711 It is estimated that there are currently only about 50 barrel makers, known as coopers, in Japan. In these days of craft whisky warfare, whisky barrels are one of the three indispensable sacred weapons. Many companies are suffering from a shortage of barrels because the supply of whiskey barrels, which are made by hand, cannot […]]]> 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/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/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/yoiyo-asaka-originalwhisky-2-30263/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:27:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30263 YOIYO" is a "Japanese craft sake chocolate" or so-called "whisky bonbon" sold by Lotte Co. The wonderful and particular taste of Japanese whisky and the thoughts of the whisky maker and the chocolate maker are packed into a single piece of chocolate.The package design of each product has a fashionable design printed with the regional scenery of each distillery and distillation equipment.]]> 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-the-ultimate-peat-glass-2-30968/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:42:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30968 Saburomaru Distillery developed the concept of "mastering peat", which is the character of the whisky they make, and designed and developed glasses from scratch with Kimoto Glass Co.。]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-persona-01-2-30849/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:25:37 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30849 Whisky made in collaboration with Atlus' "Persona" series and Saburomaru Distillery goes on sale today by lottery. The "Persona" series is a popular juvenile RPG by Atlus Co.]]> 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/youtube-japanesewhisky-02-2-29382/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:39:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29382 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".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/2023-fathersday-gift-2-29228/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:53:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=29228 From classic Japanese whiskies that have long been a favorite to recently released hot products, we introduce authentic Japanese whiskies that are suitable as Father's Day gifts for 2023.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/media-welcome-komada-distillery-2-27963/ Tue, 09 May 2023 04:59:50 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27963 "Welcome to Komada Distillery" information released in late April and if this distillery is related to that one...? The following is a comparison of the information and the pictures of the distillery!]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/far-east-of-peat-5th-2-27930/ Tue, 09 May 2023 03:00:40 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27930 Review FAR EAST OF PEAT 5TH BATCH. Characteristics, price, tasting notes details, and price offered at BAR Shinkai.]]> 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/smokyhighball-twitter-campaign-2-27561/ Mon, 01 May 2023 06:34:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27561 Finally, the total sales of canned smoky highballs from Saburomaru Distillery reached 1 million units! To show our gratitude, we launched the "One Million Yen Hospitality in Toyama" campaign.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-singlemalt-nagahama-thesecondbatch-2-27303/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:13:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27303 The second single malt product “Single Malt Nagahama THE SECOND BATCH”, vatting only its own distillate, will be released, vatting four types of matured original spirits distilled in 2019, using the technology and experience cultivated in “AMAHAGAN”. We are very pleased to be able to offer you a new single malt made exclusively from the […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-saburomaru-inagaki-selection-2-27166/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:42:31 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27166 A YOIYO present campaign is also underway in which three winners will receive a bottle of "Single Cask Whisky Saburomaru" used in YOIYO. The original label is signed by Mr. Inagaki.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru2-spanishoak-2-25136/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:23:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=25136 Distilled in "ZEMON", the world's first cast iron pot still. Single cask, cask strength, aged in new Spanish oak 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-spanishoak-2-24852/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:56:11 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24852 Sold by lottery exclusively to members of the "Me and, ALC." online store. Deep ruby-red amber color with rich aroma and smoky aftertaste.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru2019-toyama-collection-2-24812/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:09:14 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24812 This is a perfect match between the "overwhelming smoky flavor" of Saburomaru and ZEMON's round, smooth texture and added sweetness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-smokyhighball-2-24728/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:50:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24728 Made with raw alcohol distilled in a cast iron pot still ZEMON. It has an addictive smoky aroma and sweetness that you will never find in other highball cans.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburomaru2019-toyama-collection-2-24719/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:20:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24719 An original brand carefully selected by Mr. Inagaki and Mr. Shimono of T&T TOYAMA from the original sake distilled and aged at distilleries around Japan.]]> 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/saburomaru-second-2-24083/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:43:09 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=24083 Distilled in a cast pot still "ZEMON". It is round and smooth on the tongue, with a sweet and sour taste, but a smokiness spreads throughout the mouth at the end.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-second-caskstrength-2-23115/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:45:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=23115 Japanese Whisky, Single Malt Saburomaru 2. The first single malt distilled by ZEMON. This single malt is a refined, young, heavily peated, yet graceful single malt.]]> 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/japanesewhisky-history-1-2-20146/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:45:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=20146 We will compile episodes of the birth of whisky, of which there are many theories, and compare them with the history of Japan. This page summarizes the history from 3500 BC to the release of "Ushers Old Vatted Glenlivet", the first blended whisky commonly known as Smith's Glenlivet.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-limited-blendedmalt-2-19925/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:07:15 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19925 The distillery's limited edition blended malt whisky Batch.1 will be on sale at the Saburomaru distillery's directly managed store "Reiwagura" from Friday, August 5, 2022.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/inazuma-extraselected-no3-2-19395/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:06:32 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19395 A blended whiskey that blends malts from three domestic distilleries of Eigashima Distillery× Saburo Maru Distillery× Nagahama Distillery, overseas malts, and long-aged grains.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-sun-2022-2-19316/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:20:00 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19316 A distinct smokiness and richness, with a hint of citrus, followed by the unique Japanese taste of Mizunara barrels and the burnt, bittersweet taste of roasted bourbon barrels.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-saburomaru1-forlevo-2-19481/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:09:23 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=19481 The Saburomaru Distillery has released information on their new product, “Single Malt Saburomaru 1 for L’évo.”   Eiji Taniguchi, owner-chef of “L’évo,” an auberge in the Toga region that is committed to true local production for local consumption, personally conducted the selection of the original sake. This single malt Japanese whisky was specially bottled as […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-the-sun-2022-2-18619/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:22:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=18619 Information on the release of the new product “THE SUN 2022” was released on the official Twitter page of Saburomaru Distillery. The product concept is “a peppy and aromatic collaboration of Saburomaru malt and home-aged grain”. The release date is July 11, 2022. Lottery applications have started on the official website. There is a quiz […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/the-last-piece-2-17240/ Mon, 16 May 2022 08:28:24 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17240 "The Last Piece" was released by T&T TOYAMA. There are two editions, the Japanese Edition and the World Edition.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/youtube-videos-4-single-malt-whisky-saburomaru%e2%85%b0the-magician-17257/ Thu, 12 May 2022 05:12:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17257 Youtube動画配信、第４弾！北陸唯一のウイスキー蒸溜所で若津酒造が運営する「三郎丸蒸溜所」より 「シングルモルトジャパニーズウイスキー 三郎丸Ⅰ（ファースト） THE MAGICIAN」を紹介させて頂きます。]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-inazuma-no3-2-17087/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:07:20 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17087 The third collaboration whisky. This whisky is a blend of the original sake of three distilleries in Japan × Eikashima Distillery× Saburomaru Distillery, and Nagahama Distillery.]]> 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/hidatakayama-crowdfunding-2-16079/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:33:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16079 Crowdfunding at Hida Takayama Distillery at Funasaka Sake Brewery has made a rocket start. We introduce attractive return products.]]> 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/whisky-export-value-2020-2-16672/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:28:19 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16672 In 2020, the export value of whisky will be 27.1 billion yen, and whisky will top the list for the first time after pulling out sake.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/far-east-of-peat-3rd-4th-2-15696/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:05:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=15696 The exchange of raw sake at Sabromaru Distillery × Eiwashima Distillery. THIRD BATCH blends Japanese whisky and FOURTH is a blend of Scotch malt.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/saburomaru-70th-anniv-2-14755/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:49:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14755 Sabomaru Distillery will celebrate its 70th anniversary in whisky production in 2022. In commemoration of this, sabromaru distillery held a campaign to win luxurious prizes.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/world-whiskies-awards-2022-japan-2-14763/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:24:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=14763 The results of the world whisky awards 2022 qualifiers have been announced.]]> 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.]]>