If you’ve heard of Japanese single malt whisky, then you’ve heard of the Yamazaki distillery. It’s one of the oldest distilleries in Japan, and is owned by the global drinks giant, Suntory. We’re understandably excited for Yamazaki’s 2017 Limited Edition bottling, but first we’d like to introduce you to this very exclusive and highly anticipated […]
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 […]
That time of the year is almost here again, when sons and daughters all over the world run out to find the perfect gift for the special lady in their lives on Mother’s Day. The date is May 14th, and if you haven’t found your mother a gift yet, you’re probably getting a little stressed […]
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 story of the Chichibu distillery is a romantic and hopeful one to say the least, with all the ups and downs, and sadness and happiness that comes with any tale worth telling. It begins a long time ago. Owned and run by the Akuto family, the Hanyu distillery was founded during the 17th century, […]
Over the years whisky has been consumed in many different ways. Some of the serves are based on tradition and science, and are meant to bring out the full potential of any good whisky. Order your dram straight, or with a few drops of water, and you’ve made the whisky gods proud. Other serves mask […]
Today marks a special occasion for us here at Dekanta, as we publish the first piece of our “Japanese Pair” series. We’re all about the beauty of Japanese whisky, and we decided to reach out to the other die-hard fans out there, who love to take their whisky experience to the next level by pairing […]
On the 5th of April, an auction featuring the world’s largest and most exclusive collection of Karuizawa whisky led whisky experts and passionate collectors to the web. The auction ended on Monday 17th of April, and gave us whisky lovers a lot to talk about. The winning bids amounted to almost £800,000, far above the […]
Each year, in the city of chance, revelry, and extravagance, the Universal Whisky Experience hosts the Nth Show, an exclusive, master event featuring the world’s rarest whiskies. Created by whisky collector and real estate tycoon, Mahesh Patel, the four-day event draws whisky experts and distillers from around the globe each year. Exciting whisky pairing dinners, […]
A Japanese whisky tasting event is a great way to develop your palate and learn more about the wonderful spirit that is whisky. Any long-time whisky fan will know that these events come in all shapes and sizes. Some are huge and impersonal, with hundreds of experts and guests attending from around the world. Others […]
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