When you think of the great whisky-producing regions, rugged mountains are always a part of the scene: cool mountain air; a stiff breeze to fill your lungs; a sense of adventure. When it comes to distilling at altitude, there is one country that is quite literally head and shoulders above the rest, and that country […]
Category Archives: Karuizawa
There is no shortage of thawing snow at Mount Asama and the chilly climate provided an excellent location for whisky making. In 1976 the first 100 percent domestic malt whiskey saw the light of day at Karuizawa. The whisky was stored in small barrels, and the distillery used small pots for distillation. The storehouse of […]
We’re back with Part Three of our featured series on Yoshitoshi’s last masterpiece, the “New Forms of 36 Ghosts.” Be sure to read Parts One and Two if you haven’t yet and read the first 24 haunting stories behind these woodblock prints. The last 12 of this collection are listed here: Ranmaru and the Mysterious […]
To continue our series of the “New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts,” we’re back with Part Two to give you the next 12 ghosts and the tales behind each of these woodblock prints by the famous Yoshitoshi. If you haven’t read Part One yet, you can read it on our blog and read the first 12 […]
Folklore and legends are found in cultures all around the world, and Japan’s folklore is one of the most unique and prominent. Even companies, artists, and other specialists feature these mysterious stories on their works and products. We’d like to share with you a fascinating art series by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi called “New Forms of 36 […]
We’re reaching to our more affordable Japanese whiskies that you can buy for any occasion or just for yourself! Featuring an extensive collection of fine Japanese liquor, this special blog post from the Japanese Whisky Budget Series lists the 20 exciting whiskies to try that are under $1,000. Hanshin Tigers Whisky Aged 12 Years Price: […]
For storage and display, ceramic or porcelain-made decanters are a popular choice for Japanese whiskies. Many whisky companies release limited editions of whiskies in rare bottles for special occasions from holidays to commemorations. Perfect as a holiday gift, these beautiful whisky bottles are more than just their exteriors. Check out this list of luxurious liquor […]
Here’s our next part to the Japanese Whisky Budget Series, and we’re featuring Japanese whiskies that have a price tag between $2,000 to $7,000. You’ll find that many of these whiskies are from closed distilleries, so they’re extremely rare, hence the rather high price on these bottles. But, if you want to have a one-of-a-kind […]
Whether you’re looking for a holiday gift for someone special or you want to build your liquor collection with high-quality Japanese whisky, we introduce to you our Japanese Whisky Budget Series where you can find whiskies at different price ranges that fit your needs. You can also use this series as a gift guide for […]
Have you ever wondered what the most expensive Japanese whisky were? We’ve compiled a list of the most pricey ones here, so get ready to make your jaw drop with these mind-blowing prices! But trust us – they’re well worth the investment. Yamazaki 50-Year-Old Single Malt 2005 Release Price: $133,999.99 As the first edition of […]