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【Release Information】Ikawa Distillery Single Malt dessin Series Fauna 2025
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 […]
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【Release Information】YUZA Single Malt Japanese Whisky 6 years old
Yamagata’s Yuza Distillery’s first whisky with kanji spelling appeared. Yuza Distillery, which carefully creates each product based on the belief that it will not release a product unless it is of satisfactory quality, has finally released its first whisky with kanji spelling． Among the new distilleries, there are not many distilleries that are still producing […]
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【Release Information】Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu Distillery II
Ichiro’s Malt made from the Chichibu No. 2 distillery, which is finally being released.The difference between Chichibu No.1 and Ichiro’s Malt is explained. Although Chichibu No. 2 Distillery’s original whisky has been bottled at previous Chichibu Whisky Festivals and other events, this is the first time it has been released to the general public in […]
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【Release Information】Kanosuke Single Malt Artist Edition #004
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, […]
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Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky “Rikka” to be released in late May, 2025.
Kenten Jitsugyo Akkeshi Distillery releases its first single malt in half a year. Details of the bottle of Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Rikka. The release notice of Single Malt Rikka from Akkeshi Distillery was announced on Facebook. The single malt Whisky will be released this time after the release of blended Whisky at the […]
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【Review】Akkeshi Single Cask Nichiran Friendship Bottle CLAUDE WHISKY x SALUDE SPIRITS #2469 Sherry Butt Peated 50ppm
A single cask will be released from Akkeshi Distillery. A limited edition of 252 bottles will be tasted in collaboration with a major Dutch liquor distributor. Private bottles sold by the Akkeshi Distillery are usually also released after blending as “single malt”. However, this time, as a “Single Cask”, you can enjoy the matured original […]
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【JAL Limited】”Single Malt Asaka Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Reserve” is now available in limited quantities through the “Advance Order Service” on international flights.
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 […]
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【Highball Can Release Information】”Hinomaru Highball Whiskypedia LIMITED EDITION”, a collaboration with the popular TV show “Whiskypedia”, will go on sale April 29th.
Hinomaru Highball Whiskypedia LIMITED EDITION, an authentic craft highball created through collaboration between Yasato Distillery and Whiskypedia, goes on sale in limited quantities (Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture) has collaborated with “Whiskypedia,” a popular TV program on BS Fuji, to produce “Hinomaru Highball Whiskypedia LIMITED EDITION 355ml can” which will be available at Kiuchi Shuzo directly-managed […]
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【The 2nd limited sale】 Ichiro’s Malt & Grain BAR Shinkai 15th Anniversary Private Bottle – April 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
The 2nd limited edition private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt produced to commemorate BAR Shinkai’s 15th anniversary! Sales begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025 BAR Shinkai, which operates three BARs in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has created a private bottle of Ichiro’s Malt to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its establishment in 2010. The […]
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【Tour Liberation Information】Toa Shuzo grand opened the Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center! Reservations for tours are now being accepted.
Toa Shuzo to Hold Grand Opening of Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center on May 16, 2012 and Start Accepting Reservations for Tours (Head office: Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, President: Yasuhisa Nakata) announced on April 17, 2025 the grand opening of the Hanyu Distillery Visitor Center on May 16, 2025, a facility for tours of the Hanyu […]
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【Gaia Flow Shizuoka Distillery】Private Cask 2025 Program
The Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery Private Cask 2025 program makes your dream of becoming a “whisky cask owner” come true.Choose your favorite flavor from a wide variety of combinations and spend time growing together with your own whisky. Surrounded by the nature of Shizuoka, the whisky is nurtured in casks for many years, and each cask […]
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【Release Information】 “BEAT EMOTION -ROMANTICIST-“, the second whisky produced in collaboration with Tomoyasu Hotei, has finally been released.
BEAT EMOTION –ROMANTICIST-, the second whisky produced in collaboration with Tomoyasu Hotei, is finally available! 1. BEAT EMOTION -ROMANTICIST- 1-1. Product Information On April 16, Tomoyasu Hotei will release his 8th album “GUITARHYTHM Ⅷ”, the latest in the “GUITARHYTHM” series. To coincide with this memorable occasion, Nagahama Distillery has teamed up with Tomoyasu Hotei again […]
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【Release Information】The fourth release of the Sangokushi 8 REMAKE x Saburomaru Distillery collaboration whisky is a single cask with a “Shoukyou” design.
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 […]
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【Lottery sales information】 CHIHAYA
Japanese whisky “CHIHAYA”, carefully selected by masters, from Sato Shochu Manufactory, established in 1905, is now on sale by lottery. 1. Japanese whisky “CHIHAYA １‐１．Product Information CHIHAYA is a Japanese whisky produced by Sato Shochu Works, which has been making shochu for 100 years in Miyazaki. It has spent a quiet life in American […]
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【Launch on June 10, 2025】Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu Refreshing and Rich Aftertaste
Suntory will release “Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu 350ml can” in limited quantities nationwide on June 10 (Tue.) Suntory Premium Highball is a series produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japanese Whisky in 2023. All of them are different in flavor and have a different taste from the regular Hakushu and Yamazaki. Product Release […]
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【Review】Blended Malt Japanese Whisky Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve
Review of YAMAZAKURA Blended Malt Japanese Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve from Sasanokawa Shuzo.Features, price, and how to purchase. 1. product name and photo YAMAZAKURA Blended Malt Japanese Asaka Mizunara Wood Reserve Yamazakura Blended Malt Japanese Whisky ASAKA Doppelbock Cask Finish ２．Blended Malt Japanese Whisky ASAKA Mizunara Wood Reserve Characteristics The company was founded in […]
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【NEWS】Blender Room & Workshop Room opened at Saburomaru Distillery
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 […]
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【Upcoming Events】Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival 2025 to be held on Sunday, May 18
The second “Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival” will be held on the long-awaited May 18 (Sunday)! (Headquarters: Kagoshima City; President: Kazuto Hombo) will hold the “Mars Komagatake Distillery Festival” to express our gratitude for your patronage. On the day of the festival, the distillery staff will hold seminars on whisky tasting, the Nijo Barley Project produced […]
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Statistics on export value of whisky (2024)
In 2023, the export value of alcoholic beverages will be approximately 133.7 billion yen(99.5% of the previous year’s figure), with an annual downward trend from the record high of 2022. The export value of Whisky will be approximately 43.7 billion yen (87.2% of the previous year’s figure), and while the export value by category will […]
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Establishes Japanese【Japanese whisky logo mark.】
Japanese whisky logo established and maintenance begins with the aim of becoming a legal entity. In February 2021, the Japan Western Liquor Brewers Association established voluntary standards for Japanese whisky. In order to enhance their effectiveness, the “Japanese whisky Logo ” was established and announced in March 2025. The logo will make it easier to […]
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【WWA2025】”Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition” won “Best Japanese Single Malt” at the World Whisky Awards 2025.
At the World whisky Awards (WWA) 2025 Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition” was Best Japanese Single Malt” at the World Whisky Awards (WWA) 2025 1.World whiskys Awards (WWA) The World whiskys Awards (WWA) is a whisky competition sponsored by Paragraph Publishing (UK), publishers of the whisky magazine “Whisky Magazine”, and only official bottles of whisky […]
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【Release Information】Hakkaisan Single Grain Uonuma 8 Year Old Rice Whisky 2025LIMITED
refined sake “Hakkaisan”, which produces sake Hakkaisan, rice shochu “Yoroshiku Senman Arubeshi”, and “ohoro gin”, has finally started to sell Whisky. Rice Whisky distilled at Fukasawahara distillery in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, is now on sale. Hakkaisan Jozo, a Hakkaisan Jozo, finally releases a Whisky. Introducing an uncompromising Whisky aged for 8 years in rice […]
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【JWD Recommended】 Whisky Highball Can Special
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 […]
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【Release Information】Sangokushi 8 REMAKE x Saburomaru Distillery Collaboration Whisky to go on sale by lottery from Monday, March 31, 2025.
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, […]