Today, we’re taking a step away from the wonderful world of Japanese whisky to take a look at all of our other favourite craft spirits from around Japan. While we’re all well aware of how well Japanese whisky is doing on the world stage, some of the other spirits being produced in the country often […]
Nikka Persimmon Old Fashioned The grandfather of all cocktails meets the Japanese way of life. Persimmons, sometimes also known as sharon fruit, are a staple autumn fruit in Japan and make a flavourful twist to the traditional orange you would use to garnish an old-fashioned. Oranges are the Westerners’ fruit; bold colours and a very strong […]
In case it’s not already on your calendar, the second Saturday in June — June 8 this year — is World Gin Day. I tend to get cynical about “days” like this, figuring it was something contrived by Beefeater or Tanqueray to sell a few more bottles of their product. But World Gin Day was […]
The results of the World’s 50 Best Bars 2018 Awards are out, and two stellar Japanese cocktails bars have made it onto the list. Led by famed Japanese bartender, Hidetsugu Ueno, Bar High Five rose this year from 13th to 12th position, making it the list’s Best Bar in Japan. This is no small feat […]
We’re excited to announce that Hiroshima’s Sakurao distillery will be releasing a new, limited gin on September 3rd, adding yet another expression to its award-winning portfolio of craft Japanese gin bottlings. We’ll, of course, have the bottle on dekanta, so pre-order yours here. Since its inception, the Sakurao distillery has focused heavily on Hiroshima, with […]
We’re halfway through summer, and it’s been a great one so far. The United Kingdom is enjoying one of the hottest summers in history, the West Coast is warm and comfortable, and in Japan, the humidity and heat makes one long for a refreshing, frosty beverage. No matter where you are in the world, summer […]
Last year will be known as the year of Japanese gin when the category really boomed and Japan’s largest whisky makers, Suntory and Nikka, entered the scene with their very own craft gin expressions featuring local botanical-heavy recipes. The category hasn’t stopped moving forward since, as small producers all around Japan continue to release new […]
The city of Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, known throughout the world for its skiing culture, Sapporo beer, and the amazing Sapporo Snow Festival, which attracts millions of tourists each year. The city is also the fifth largest in Japan in terms of population. Looking at Japanese food, Hokkaido can’t be beaten. The cold […]
This news may come as a surprise to few, especially those who know the bar scene in Japan, and the amazing quality and service that can be found. The standards are set high. However, we’re always overjoyed to see Japan and its drinks scene shine on the global stage, and love to report these happenings […]
Our recent piece on Japanese whisky in 2017 aimed to help you look back on the incredible year, reminisce on drams tasted and events attended, and learn a little bit more about the wonderful world of Japanese whisky. As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to let the past go and focus on the […]
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