Nikka is the second-oldest whisky maker in Japan and the second-largest. It was founded in 1934 when Masataka Taketsuru founded a whisky distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido. Today the company also has another whisky distillery in Miyagi. Nikka also makes shochu, wine, brandy and other drinks. In total it has seven factories, distilleries and breweries in […]
Note on naming: the official name of the distillery is actually Hombo Shuzo Co (Hombo breweries), while it is often called Honbo Ms (Mars after the whisky), Shinshu (after the distillery), Mars Shinshu etc. in colloquial language. We prefer just calling it Mars after the whisky it makes. If you know your Japanese whisky, then […]
The Chichibu distillery is small, with only nine full-time employees. It is owned by Venture Whisky which was founded in 2004 in Chichibu, Saitama, just outside of Tokyo, hence its name. The distillery, which specializes in single malt whisky, was the first whisky distillery built in Japan since the 1970s and became operational in 2008. […]
There is no shortage of thawing snow at Mount Asama and the chilly climate provided an excellent location for whisky making. In 1976 the first 100 percent domestic malt whiskey saw the light of day at Karuizawa. The whisky was stored in small barrels, and the distillery used small pots for distillation. The storehouse of […]
As we look back at 2016, it’s a year full of things to be thankful for. Above all, we are very thankful for all of the people we have the privilege of calling friends. It’s wonderful to hear stories of Japanese Whisky being a part of birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, holidays and so much more. Enjoying […]
If you’re new to the realm of exquisite and luxurious whisky, you may be unaware of the whisky jargon, which consists of common terms to describe the various types of whisky. Even for avid whisky lovers, these terms can often be confused. But that’s why we created this guide to help you not only to […]
Tsukimi, also called otsukimi, is a family-friendly moon-viewing fall harvest festival. Ever since the Heian Era (794-1185), this tradition has lived on and continues to be one of the most celebrated events in Japan. Tsukimi is held on the 15th day of the 8th month and the 13th day of the 9th month according to […]
As another year draws to a close, its a good time to highlight all of the amazing developments that have taken place for Japanese Whisky Review in 2015. It’s also an opportunity to look ahead to 2016 and the developments that are on the horizon. The upcoming year will be sure to delight Japanese whisky […]
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