Whisky History Archives

20 May

Collectible Whisky, Featured Distilleries, Japanese Whisky, Ji-Whisky, Whisky History, Whisky News

Interview With The Author of Whisky Rising – The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan

Just over a month ago, to mark the coming of spring, one of the most well-researched, in-depth books on Japanese whisky to date was published. On the 4th of April 2017, “Whisky Rising – The Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distillers of Japan” hit online bookstores worldwide, easily purchasable from Amazon and other […]

Posted on 20th May 201722nd May 2017 by George Koutsakis

29 Apr

Chichibu, Featured Distilleries, Ichiro's Malt, Japanese Whisky, Rare Whisky, Venture Whisky, Whisky History

Chichibu Distillery: A Timeless Story

The story of the Chichibu distillery is a romantic and hopeful one to say the least, with all the ups and downs, and sadness and happiness that comes with any tale worth telling. It begins a long time ago. Owned and run by the Akuto family, the Hanyu distillery was founded during the 17th century, […]

Posted on 29th April 201729th April 2017 by George Koutsakis

Whisky 101 The History of Japanese Whisky

23 Jan

Japanese Whisky, Nikka, Suntory, Taketsuru, Whisky History

Whisky 101: The History of Japanese Whisky

The history of Japanese whisky is shrouded in mystery, since very little is recorded in whisky making before the famed establishment of Suntory’s Yamazaki Distillery in the early 20th century. What we do know is that a few shochu and sake breweries produced Japanese whisky on the side as early as the 1850s. Whisky took […]

Posted on 23rd January 201724th January 2017 by Emily

29 Dec

Japanese Whisky, Whisky History

Whisky 101: What Does Angel’s Share Mean?

As part of dekantā’s Whisky 101 series, we’ve created an easy-to-understand guide for whisky novices who are new to the scene and want to learn more about this lovely liquor. In this mini guide, we’ll be explaining what the ‘Angel’s Share’ means in the whisky world. Even the whisky distilleries around the world need to […]

Posted on 29th December 201629th December 2016 by Emily

H5DG8R A bartender pours Yamazaki whisky at the Hibiya whisky bar in the Ginza district in Tokyo December 2, 2014. Nestled at the foot of wooded hills near the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, the Yamazaki whisky distillery feels a long way from the northerly glens of Scotch's spiritual home. Despite its unlikely birthplace, last month Yamazaki's Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 trumped more than a thousand challengers to be named the world's best whisky by leading critic Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible 2015. Picture taken December 2, 2014. To match story JAPAN-WHISKY/ REUTERS/Thomas Peter (JAPAN

26 Oct

Japanese Whisky, Whisky History

Japanese Whisky 101: Terms to Know

If you’re new to the realm of exquisite and luxurious whisky, you may be unaware of the whisky jargon, which consists of common terms to describe the various types of whisky. Even for avid whisky lovers, these terms can often be confused. But that’s why we created this guide to help you not only to […]

Posted on 26th October 201624th October 2016 by Steve

Mt. Fuji with red pagoda at autumn season in Japan

24 Oct

Japanese Whisky, Whisky History

Rabbits On The Moon? How Japan Celebrates Autumn

Tsukimi, also called otsukimi, is a family-friendly moon-viewing fall harvest festival. Ever since the Heian Era (794-1185), this tradition has lived on and continues to be one of the most celebrated events in Japan. Tsukimi is held on the 15th day of the 8th month and the 13th day of the 9th month according to […]

Posted on 24th October 2016 by Steve

30 Sep

Japanese Whisky, Whisky History

7 Fun Facts About Japanese Whisky

Japanese whisky is more than just fancy bottles with liquid gold inside! There’s history, culture, and art behind these stunning bottles of silky and luscious Japanese whisky. If you’d like to learn more about the award-winning Japanese whisky, read on to discover more interesting facts about this famed liquor! 1. Whisky is readily available almost […]

Posted on 30th September 2016 by Emily