Nikka Whisky Nine Decades Honors the Brand’s 90th Anniversary
This limited-edition blend features whiskies from each decade between the 1940s and the 2020s
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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.
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Shibui Wants You to Re-Think Japanese Whisky
The newly launched label is a look into what Japanese whisky could—and still can—be.
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Getting to Know Hatozaki Japanese Whisky
Digging into a mysterious new Japanese whisky on U.S. Shores.
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Nikka Days Japanese Whisky Review
Nikka Days is a new, 80-proof whisky from one of the two titans of Japanese distilling.
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The Ballad of Uncle Torys
The life and times of Japan’s whisky-loving cartoon uncle.
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Cheat Sheet: What Is Mizunara Oak?
Until 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.
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Nikka From The Barrel Japanese Whisky Review
Available in the Japanese market since 1986, Nikka From the Barrel has become a favorite souvenir among whisky-loving travelers.
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Drinking in Tokyo’s Bar High Five
To 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…
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Welcome to the Ice Dojo
Japan 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…
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Nikka Introduces Coffey Gin and Coffey Vodka
Here’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…
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Discovering Tokyo’s Bar Cocktail Book
When 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…
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Friday Bevvy: Harajuku
Japanese whisky is one of the finest liquids one can sip, but let’s not neglect its place in cocktails.
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The Origins of Japanese Whisky
The fascinating story of a spirit that now rivals the best whiskies in the world.
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Whisky Japan: The Essential Guide to the World’s Most Exotic Whisky
When 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…
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Land of the Rising Suntory
Last 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…
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Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 Edition Japanese Whisky Review
Yamazaki 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…
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Suntory Whisky Toki Review
We’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….
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Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky Review
Nikka 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…
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New Whisky: Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Over 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:…
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