Halloween is almost upon us. The time for shameless costume-wearing, pumpkin carving, and a huge consumption of candy and whisky, more than you’d typically allow yourself. In the West, kids will be trick-or-treating, while here in Japan, masses of cosplay-wearing people will flood the streets, drinking, playing music, and going nuts. Yep, Halloween is a […]
Category Archives: Holiday Whisky
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 […]
Valentine’s Day is near, and, whether you’re celebrating singledom with your closest pals or having a romantic evening with your significant other, we’d like to offer you an excuse to involve some Japanese whisky. These stylish, Valentine’s-inspired concoctions are the perfect introduction to someone who’s new to Japanese whisky, or an inspired way to glam […]
You may prefer to cozy up inside during the chilliest months of the year, but Japan offers opportunities for winter fun for which it’s worth braving the cold. Japan’s typical winter months are from December to February; the farther north you go, the colder it will be, and many of the northern regions in Japan […]
We’ve shared how the Japanese celebrate Christmas in another blog post, and, now that 2017 is just around the corner, we’d like to give you a peek at how the Japanese celebrate the first day of every new year. The Traditional Japanese New Year’s Timeline To give you a better idea of what goes on […]
Here at dekantā, during the holiday season, we’re putting together our gift guides of our favourite whiskies, to help you whisky lovers source the perfect present for an important person in your life. In our gift guide today, we’re going to introduce several Suntory Japanese whiskies stored in musical instruments, making them wonderful gifts for […]
Japanese festive season starts early, with Christmas lights going up as early as the end of October. The Japanese love festivals and celebration, and their Christmas is no exception. Though Christmas Day itself is not a national holiday, it’s a great time for celebration, with a focus on spreading happiness to both loved ones and […]
Japanese has recently become more well-known for whisky production, but there were other spirits before whisky that have become a staple in everyday Japanese culture. Now that the holidays are here, we’d like to introduce you to other Japanese liquor. These alcoholic beverages make wonderful gifts for friends and family or even for yourself. If […]
Most advent calendars are filled with chocolate delights, but, for 2016, it’s time to add a twist to the advent calendar tradition and shake things up with the 2016 Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar! The 24 days before Christmas can now be even more exciting for whisky lovers with this innovative advent calendar. Marked for 24 days […]