What is the solution to these colder days and longer nights? Eating. Eating Japanese. Eating and, if it’s something you enjoy, drinking. And if you enjoy eating AND you enjoy drinking Japanese whisky then wait till you try pairing food with that whisky. It will perk up your autumn no bother. Pairing Cuisine with Whisky […]
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Here are the holidays that we have in Japan in 2019. While we always try our best to ship round the clock, there are many holidays throughout the year created to honour important days, events, people, wildlife and nature that hold important places in our culture. This means that on these days we take a […]
We recently celebrated our 4th Anniversary, bringing back the popular #ToastDekanta competition, blog posts and a number of excellent flash sales to our cherished and loyal customers, all leading up to our exciting launch event on June 10th in Tokyo. While the week of celebrations was enjoyed by many of you, and of course by […]
It’s that time of year again — the time when sons, daughters and loved ones start to panic ever so slightly as they wonder what on earth to get the dads in their lives for Father’s Day. A tie? Cologne? A mug that says “#1 Dad”? A T-shirt that says “World’s Greatest Dad”? The mug […]
Karuizawa’s Unparalleled Growth Today Karuizawa whisky stands at the top of the global whisky industry, as the brand to rise most in value compared to any other whisky in the world, since 2013, according to auction and sales reports by Whiskystats.net. Karuizawa: A History When the distillery’s doors shut in 2000, the distillery team could […]
In recent years, there has been a steady rise in “fake” Japanese whiskies which are, at their core, imported whisky from abroad which is bottled in Japan and labelled as Japanese. While some respectable producers properly label such expressions as world blended expressions, most deceive drinkers. While we strive to provide all expressions to be […]
The Cities of Japan bottlings are much more than whisky. The bottlings embody the land of the rising sun, each bottle capturing a city that stands out across the land, offering a deep look into Japanese culture. Start off in Osaka, within the vibrant, edgy streets, lined with food stands and surrounded by laughter. Pass […]
In Japan, when out drinking, food is always present. For the Japanese population, it’s strange to just go to a bar, drink, and then head home. Drinks are usually accompanied by some light snacks, known as otsumami. The snack help keep you sober and your belly happy. For the more experienced drinker, some places recommend […]
We’re packing our bags for the Spirit Show London 2017 – Would you like to join us there? All you need to do is retweet the competition post and follow us on Twitter to be in with the chance of winning two tickets. Full Terms and Conditions: The competition closes midnight on Monday 27 Nov […]
It’s finally here. The bottle all die-hard Chichibu fans have been waiting for! In its mission to supply both the domestic and global market with fine, experimental, and unique whisky, Ichiro Akuto’s Chichibu Distillery have launched the very first bottle from the Chichibu Japan Warrior single cask series for the German market. Chichibu is […]