Japanese whisky is more than just fancy bottles with liquid gold inside! There’s history, culture, and art behind these stunning bottles of silky and luscious Japanese whisky. If you’d like to learn more about the award-winning Japanese whisky, read on to discover more interesting 7 facts about Japanese Whisky this famed liquor! 1. Whisky is […]
Several Japanese whisky distilleries have produced legendary lines of whisky bottles, and Ichiro’s Malt Card Series is one of them. Just like a deck of playing cards, this unique collection features 54 bottles that represent each card in a deck. Each vintage bottle has its own original card label, but not only that – they […]
Japanese whisky: a delicacy that deserves to be at the top shelf of your liquor cabinet! The Japanese people are known for being meticulous and patient when it comes to perfecting any type craftsmanship, and whisky production are one of these arts that has earned Japanese whisky a high-in-demand, first-rate reputation around the world. However, […]
Inspired by Scotch and produced through a very similar procedure, Japanese whisky belongs in its own category due to a number of details specific to the local industry. Until recently, few people outside of Japan even knew about the existence of a well-developed whisky manufacturing scene. Success of brands such as Nikka and Suntory in […]
A lot of us have probably heard of that famous Japanese tea ceremony, known as the Chanoyu. Also sometimes called Sado or Ocha. This is a truly elaborate ritual surrounding a loose green tea called Matcha. But how many of us know about Kagami Biraki? The ceremony surrounding the opening of a cask of another Asian […]
If we went back 50 years would we have thought that Japanese whisky would surpass Scottish whisky? The answer to that surely has to be a resounding no! Let’s now look at why Japanese whisky has picked up so many awards, making it one of the best whiskies in the world! Japanese whisky now becomes […]
Barbeques, beaches, lakes, parades, vacations, fairs and all sorts of celebrations — we love summer! While you’re enjoying the sunshine, it’s a great time to reward yourself with a bottle of premium Japanese Whisky. It just so happens that we at dekantā are expecting a huge delivery of quality whisky in a few weeks, so […]
We at dekantā have been busy stocking up on Karuizawa bottles, and we dare say that by now we probably have one of the most impressive collection you are likely to find anywhere! Let’s take a look at a few bottles! Karuizawa Cask Strength 1999-2000 Vintages Fugaku Sanjurokkei 2nd Release Let’s start with something affordable, […]
You’ve heard about Ichiro Akuto, right? If you haven’t, it’s about time you did! He is a rock star of the Japanese whisky world, and his family have been in the alcoholic brewage making industry since the 1600s. Ichiro’s father ran the Hanyu distillery and began experimenting with whisky making, until his unfortunate bankruptcy. Ichiro […]
Have you ever wanted to try out a selection of the best whiskies that Japan has to offer, but find the idea of buying a bottle of ‘everything’ a bit of a tall order? If so, we at dekantā have got you covered. Our newly arrived mini sets have been a huge hit with customers; […]