Today, we’re kicking off a very special week for us here at dekanta. A week in which we are proudly celebrating our 4th anniversary, culminating in an extremely special launch event in Tokyo on the 10th of June. In the lead up to the big day, we’ll be honouring a different Japanese whisky distillery or […]
Last week’s auction at Bonhams Hong Kong saw a number of old and rare bottles, including some outstanding Japanese expressions, pull in huge sales, with the total value of sales exceeding 32 million Hong Kong dollars (over 4 million USD). Japanese whisky has experienced huge growth in recent years, solidifying its place as a modern-day […]
Since the Japanese whisky boom of the early 2000s, the trajectory of growth within the industry has been similar to that of a Space-X shuttle being shot towards the edge of the earth’s atmosphere. While the shuttle has continued on its upward course, soaring into outer space and making it halfway to colonising Mars, the […]
When I mention shochu to my friends in New York, where I live, the two most common responses are, “Oh, that Korean drink?” or “Shochu… that’s like a cross between sake and vodka?” Apart from that, the blank “I have no idea what you’re talking about” stare is pretty popular too. And it’s understandable. Shochu […]
The Miyagikyo Distillery, founded in 1969, was the second Nikka distillery to be built by Japanese whisky legend Masataka Taketsuru, coming just over 30 years after its sister distillery, Yoichi. While Yoichi was built on the island of Hokkaido in the far north of Japan, due to the climate conditions there being similar to Scotland, […]
Few could have foreseen the astronomical rise in demand for Japanese whisky that has occurred in the last five years. Though its popularity has risen gradually since the early 2000s, it was not until recently that the world began to really appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity that goes into making, and ageing, the spirit. Nowadays, […]
So you’re passionate about Japanese whisky, dedicated to finding the best bottles on the market and want to amass a collection that will impress your friends, look stunning in your whisky cabinet and become your pride and joy for years to come – here’s how it’s done. Starting your Collection When starting a collection of […]
The delicious, world-beating Yamazaki 25 Year Old was released all the way back in 1999, a whole 20 years ago now. The premium single malt whisky first burst onto the scene in celebration of the Yamazaki distillery’s 100th anniversary, and despite its higher than most price point, it was lauded by many in Japan, but […]
It’s fairly obvious that the best place to drink Japanese whisky is in Japan, whether you’re at The Door in Kyoto, or Zoetrope in the Nishi-Shinjuku area of Tokyo, or the tasting room at the Yamazaki distillery, to name just three. But what about Japanese whisky aficionados who don’t happen to live there, and can’t […]
The World Whiskies Awards is a prestigious competition held annually in which the best expressions from around the world juke it out to be crowned champion in their respective categories. Everything from blended whiskies to limited edition single malts and world blends get their chance to shine as expert panelists blind taste and score each […]
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