https://jpwhisky.net Japanese Whisky Dictionary Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:48:49 +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-ontakedistillery-hioki-2-55249/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:24:29 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=55249 Nishi Shuzo’s Ontake Distillery—a distillery that never stops innovating—will begin shipping 700ml bottles of “Hioki,” a Japanese blended whisky named after Hioki in Kagoshima, starting March 23. Ontake Distillery malt × Hioki Distillery grain. And it’s affordably priced! Ontake Distillery, operated by Nishi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture; President: Yoichiro Nishi), began […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakurao-spanishoak-2-52423/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:15:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52423 Official release from the Sakurao Distillery in Hiroshima Prefecture. The third edition of Stillman’s Selection is now available. Includes product information and reviews. “Stillman’s Selection” is a popular series of releases to the Sakurao Distillery. The first was SAKURAO SHERRY CASK, the second was TOGOUCHI MISTY, and the third was this Spanish Oak. This time, […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-sogaini-2-52014/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:25:22 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=52014 New brand “SOGAINI” will be launched from SAKURAO B&D. Sold at an amazing price. Details and taste. 1．Blended Japanese Whisky SOGAINI １－１．Background to the release The recent whisky boom in Japan has resulted in more than 100 distilleries in Japan, and the increase in the number of Japanese whisky products and distribution volume has expanded […]]]> 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/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/togouchi-premium-2-47635/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:34:36 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=47635 Review of SAKURAO B&D’s blended Japanese Whisky Togouchi Premium. Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. photos of the bottle and the website where it can be purchased Blended Japanese Whisky Togouchi Premium Blended Japanese Whisky Togouchi Premium 2. blended japanese Whisky Togouchi premium features Togouchi has been involved in Whisky making since its establishment, […]]]> 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/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/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/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/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/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/togouchi-misty-2-42304/ Wed, 22 May 2024 05:35:10 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=42304 Review of [Single Malt Japanese Whisky Togochi MISTY STILLMAN'S SELECTION] released by SAKURAO B&D. Features, price and how to buy.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-singlemalt-togouchi-misty-2-41761/ Fri, 10 May 2024 04:47:59 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41761 Sakurao Distillery announces the release of a new whiskey, Togouchi, aged in a tunnel filled with fog, named MISTY. The price is 16,500 yen (tax included).]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/shizuoka-craftbeer-whisky-fair-2024-2-41703/ Thu, 02 May 2024 04:46:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=41703 Shizuoka Craft Beer & Whiskey Fair 2024 to be held on May 25.26! Limited bottles available for sale by lottery! Admission is free.]]> 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/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/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-mandarinoriental-sakurao-2-36419/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:07:26 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=36419 Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakurao Islay Cask. Available at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo “Mandarin Bar” and “Oriental Lounge” from Friday, December 1. Characteristics, price, and details are explained. “Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo” will begin offering 170 limited bottles of its original whisky “Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakurao” at the “Mandarin Bar” and “Oriental Lounge” […]]]> 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/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/whiskyfestival2023-tokyo-originalbottle-2-35588/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:49:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=35588 Lottery applications for original festival-only bottles for Whisky Festival 2023 in TOKYO are now open, from November 1 to 14, 2023. Details of the bottles and how to apply. Original bottles by a total of five Japanese distilleries and importers. The casks were selected by Mamoru Tsuchiya, representative of the Whisky Culture Institute, and bottled […]]]> 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/sakurao-yoshiwa-whisky-park-2-31406/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:18:35 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31406 SAKURAO B&D announced plans to open "SAKURAO YOSHIWA WHISKY PARK (tentative name)", a theme park with a scenic whisky distillery. "SAKURAO YOSHIWA WHISKY PARK (tentative name)", a new whisky distillery, will be established on the grounds of the "Enchanted Village" in Yoshiwa, located in the mountains of Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The total investment will be several billion yen. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025.]]> 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/togouchi-renewal-2-30268/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:03:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30268  "Blended whisky Togouchi" that has been sold until now is a blend of the original whisky that was produced until 1989 and stored at Togouchi and the imported original whisky. The Togouchi series is now being used.The renewed Togouchi series is blended and bottled only with malt and grain whisky distilled and stored at SAKURAO DISTILLERY]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakurao-miwakunosato-2-30323/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:44:28 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30323 Sakurao Brewery and Distillery acquired the recreation facility "Yoshiwa Enchanted Village. It will be developed as a tourist facility with a whiskey distillery and is planned to open in 2025. Sakurao Distillery to build a second distillery?]]> 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/youtube13-taketsuru17-puremalt-nikkawhisky-2-31208/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:05:47 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=31208 ジャパニーズウイスキー100周年を語る上で欠かせない人物「竹鶴政孝」はサントリーの鳥井信治郎と共に日本のウイスキー蒸溜所第一号である「山崎蒸溜所」を作った偉人。そんなニッカウヰスキーの創業者の名を関した「竹鶴17年」の味、香り、魅力、ニッカウヰスキーの歴史にも迫っていきます。]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/youtube%ef%bc%8312-yamazaki18-2-30789/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:17:18 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30789 As we told you at the end of the last YouTube video of the Akkeshi Single Malt "Keichitsu", this time, we will be presenting "Single Malt Yamazaki 18 Years Old", a tour report of the Yamazaki Distillery, Shinjiro Torii's life story, and much more.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yamazaki-distillery-report-2-30243/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:42 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30243 One hundred years ago, Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru of Kotobukiya (now Suntory) paid a visit to the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, which was built on the border of Kyoto and Osaka prefectures, as a paid tour. Here is a report on the tour, the Yamazaki Whisky Pavilion, and their impressions.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/youtube-akkeshi-distillery-keichitu-2-30415/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:38:52 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=30415 This time we will introduce you to the Akkeshi Distillery, located in East Hokkaido, next to Kushiro. Basic information about Akkeshi Distillery and points to note. The video introduces the latest single malt whisky "Keichitsu" as of April when the video was shot, and much more.]]> 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/youtube-japanesewhisky-01-2-28020/ Thu, 11 May 2023 03:50:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=28020 "Japanese Whisky Dictionary" Youtube video distribution, the 10th edition!This 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 in Japanese Whisky (Part 1): A Review of Whisky Distilleries in Japan".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/hokkaido-whiskyfes-2023-2-27597/ Tue, 02 May 2023 08:45:21 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=27597 The event will be held for the first time in four years on Sunday, July 2, 2023. A record number of over 80 booths will offer a variety of attractive bottles with free tastings.]]> 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/sakurao-miyanoshika-2-26288/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:57:38 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=26288 The sake matured in the aging room at the Sakurao Distillery and in the tunnel in Togouchi is bound together. A combination of the best of two types of sake, Sakurao sake and Togouchi sake.]]> 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/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/yoiyo-akkeshi-taisetsu-2-23258/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:55:48 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=23258 Three winners of "Akkeshi Whisky Taisetsu" will win a YOIYO present campaign. The whisky and chocolate are mellowly mixed.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/yoiyo-sakurao-22093/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:49:39 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=22093 Sakurao Gin Limited sources all of its botanicals from Hiroshima Prefecture, and a forest where juniper berries, an essential ingredient in gin, grow wild is also located locally.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-japanese-togouchi-2-18356/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:22:13 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=18356 It has a sweet, fruity, refreshing aroma of vanilla, apple, marmalade, and mint, and a light, smooth mouthfeel.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-japanese-sakurao-2-18296/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:04:49 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=18296 It has a long-lasting woody aroma and a subtle peaty flavor. It has a complex and deep flavor with a hint of rich sweetness.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/sakurao-sherrycask-2-18283/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:44:07 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=18283 A single malt blended from the best SHERRY CASK selected by Stillman, who has tasted numerous bottles of the original.]]> 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-sakurao-togouchi-cask-strength-17268/ Sat, 14 May 2022 08:48:30 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=17268 Youtube video distribution, the 5th installment! "Sakurao Distillery" introduced "Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sakurao & Togouchi 1st Release CASK STRENGTH".]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/new-sakurao-sherry-2-16937/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:26:33 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16937 "Sakurao SHERRY CASK STILLMAN'S SELECTION" made with the best sherry cask selected by Stillman.]]> 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/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-2018-2-16949/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:27:53 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=16949 Whisky has been recognized worldwide for its quality, and whisky exports exceeded beer in 2015, making it second only to sake.]]> 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/4109-2/6chugoku_genpon-2/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:47:17 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?page_id=17165 6. Chugoku Region Hiroshima Prefecture 6-1. Sakurao B&D Sakurao Distillery *The company name was changed from “Chugoku Brewery” to “Sakrao Brewery and Distillery” on March 9, 2021. Chugoku Brewery, located in Hiroshima Prefecture, is a long-established brewery founded in 1918. In fact, it has a deep history in whiskey making, having produced and sold malt […]]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-togouchi-2-8094/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:36:01 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8094 A taste of Hiroshima deepens over time in the mountains of Togouchi, a town in the town of Akiota that stands out for the beauty of its scenery and colors created by rich forests and clear streams, including the highest mountain in the prefecture, Oorasan, Fukairiyama, and the national special scenic beauty, Sandankyo. In such a mountainous area, a tunnel that was once used as a railroad is now used to store Togouchi whiskey.]]> https://en.jpwhisky.net/singlemalt-sakurao-2-8070/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:47:58 +0000 https://jpwhisky.net/?p=8070 A taste refined by the Seto Inland Sea and the windSAKURAO DISTILLERY is located in Hatsukaichi City, with the Seto Inland Sea to the south and the Chugoku Mountains to the north. The temperature difference speeds up the maturation of the whisky.]]> 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/4109-2/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:16:32 +0000 http://jpwhisky.net/?page_id=962