Yamazaki 25-Year-Old Japanese Whisky Is Back
After a long wait, the beloved whisky is back with a reformulated recipe that pays homage to the distiller’s roots.
Read MoreAfter a long wait, the beloved whisky is back with a reformulated recipe that pays homage to the distiller’s roots.
Read MoreThe newly launched label is a look into what Japanese whisky could—and still can—be.
Read MoreDigging into a mysterious new Japanese whisky on U.S. Shores.
Read MoreNikka Days is a new, 80-proof whisky from one of the two titans of Japanese distilling.
Read MoreThe life and times of Japan’s whisky-loving cartoon uncle.
Read MoreUntil recently, mizunara was a word used almost exclusively within the cult world of Japanese whisky blogs. Today, you may find it printed on a label in your local liquor store.
Read MoreAvailable in the Japanese market since 1986, Nikka From the Barrel has become a favorite souvenir among whisky-loving travelers.
Read MoreTo say that Bar High Five comes highly recommended is a whopper of an understatement. The Tokyo cocktail den has become a permanent fixture on international best-of lists, and achieved household name-status among bartenders the world over. So on a…
Read MoreJapan has no shortage of natural wonders. But for cocktail enthusiasts, one stands out in particular: the baseball-sized, hand-carved ice spheres that chill libations in every bar from Sapporo to Osaka. In April I attended a class at Thirst Boston…
Read MoreHere’s some exciting news. The Nikka Whisky Distilling Company, known for producing some delightful Japanese whiskies, will soon be introducing a gin and vodka. Dubbed Nikka Coffey Gin and Nikka Coffey Vodka, the new spirits will be distributed by Anchor…
Read MoreWhen I set out for Tokyo, I had my bars picked out. No matter that it was the largest city in the world: I’d made up my mind to spend my nights at must-visit spots like Bar High Five…
Read MoreJapanese whisky is one of the finest liquids one can sip, but let’s not neglect its place in cocktails.
Read MoreThe fascinating story of a spirit that now rivals the best whiskies in the world.
Read MoreWhen it comes to American whiskey, Irish whiskey, or Scotch, scribes have had centuries to tell their tales. But Japanese whisky, which was all but unknown to Western drinkers before the 21st century, presents a yawning information gap in desperate…
Read MoreLast month, I had the opportunity to visit Japan with my two brothers. We stuck to a fairly conventional route during our two week sojourn: Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka. But there was one detour we couldn’t miss: the Yamazaki Distillery. It was just…
Read MoreYamazaki has had an interest in sherry since long before its Sherry Cask 2016 hit shelves. Sherry cask whiskey has been part of the distillery’s lineup since 1924, and the experience shows. This Yamazaki Sherry Cask single malt has…
Read MoreWe’ve been entangled in a pretty serious love affair with Japanese whisky for many years. And just when things start to look stagnant, and we consider moving on in search of some other exciting elixir, we’re met with something new….
Read MoreNikka Coffey Malt is not just a poorly translated spelling of “coffee.” (It’s a common question–you’d be surprised.) Instead, it refers to Aeneas Coffey, whose 1930s continuous-still design significantly impacted distilling, and whose eponymous work can be found at Nikka…
Read MoreOver the past few years, we’ve fallen hard for Japanese whisky. We’ve explored and sampled some of the best expressions from the storied houses of Suntory, Nikka and Chichibu, and we’re always on the lookout for more. So, good news:…
Read MoreOur love affair with Japanese whisky is a serious affliction. A serious, delicious affliction. And while we’ve sampled nearly every Japanese whisky that’s available stateside, this is our first brush with Hibiki 21. It comes on the heels of our…
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