Cats are lucky (they’ve got nine lives and all) and they tend to live pretty cushy, comfortable lives, their duties mostly consisting of purring, being petted, and listening to people gush about their adorableness. Compare that to dogs who spend all their lives obeying orders and being scolded it they don’t. And why exactly are […]
Japanese whiskies, especially those older than 12 years, keep selling out. This is due to enormous demand in Japan, partly thanks to the popular TV show Massan and partly because bottles from whisky giants Suntory and Nikka have been racking up most of the awards at international competitions. Yet another reason is that the famous […]
A small operation, the Hombo Mars Distillery might not be the most famous Japanese whisky distillery, but it is definitely one of the more charming. Located 800 meters above sea level in the small village of Miyada, high up in the snowy Japanese Alps, Hombo Mars is a charming place to visit. If you are […]
Today there is shortage of malt on the market. Distilleries all over the world are struggling to gather enough materials for whisky making, and they are also trying to cut down the fermentation time. As a result, many distilleries are pouring money and manpower into researching the answer to this question: How can we make […]
In future blog posts we will be talking a lot about major individuals, past and present, in the Japanese whisky business. But first we thought we’d give you a glimpse of the fun by publishing this post written by Nori, a bartender in Tokyo who knows everything there is to know about the world of […]
New Matsui Umeshu with Japanese Brandy & Whisky Set in Stock Now
“After conquering the whisky world, Japanese distillers are ready to do it again with Japanese Gin.”
“Shop our gift guide to find the perfect item. Shop Now.”
Watch The Episode 6 Of Japanese Whisky Lockdown – Watch Now.
