Whiskey, or ‘the water of life’ is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages worldwide. There are many types and classes of whiskey across the globe, but a new type of whiskey is becoming increasingly popular: Japanese Whiskey. Whiskey is commonly distilled from fermented grain mash and typically aged in wooden casks of oak. Japanese…
Once again, the most awaited Tokyo International BarShow (東京 インターナショナル バーショー) + WHISKY EXPO JAPAN 2017 (ウイスキー エキスポ ジャパン 2017) will be holding its 6th annual celebration at the Prism Hall of Tokyo Dome City (東京ドームシティ プリズムホール) on May 13 and May 14, 2017. The theme for the 2017 event is “Bar Summit” and it…
Less than an hour northwest from Sapporo and en route to Niseko is the port city of Otaru. It faces the Sea of Japan and is known for the beautiful Otaru Canal that runs through the city. The canal is lined with rustic old warehouses that have been converted to restaurants and cafes. Author’s photo…
Whiskey production began a long time ago in Japan. Broadly speaking, the Japanese whiskey is more similar to the Scottish whiskey than any other major styles of whiskey. There are several companies producing whiskey in Japan with the smallest distillery known as “Karuizawa Distillery.” Let’s take a closer look at its history. The History Karuizawa…
Whiskey… Love it or hate it, it is here to stay. Movies, TV shows, magazines, everyone is promoting whiskey these days. Whether you like it on the rocks, with gin, with a water back, or simply in a bottle with a straw (if it has been one of those weeks), you can find these delicious…
Nikka Whiskey is a pure malt Japanese Whiskey brand which is famous across the world. It is one of the oldest Scotch-Whiskey brands in Asia. It has been awarded the ‘World’s Best Blended Malt’ by the ‘World`s Whiskies Awards’ in 2014 and 2015. So, officially it is the World’s best as of now. History The…
Whiskey lovers or not, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Japanese whiskeys. Nonetheless it is important to have a bit of culture to understand their quality and then we’ll recommend a few whiskeys for you! Suntory’s Whiskeys First of all, there are two main Japanese companies that make whiskeys. The first one is Suntory…
