Understanding Japanese Spirits

What does the label reveal? How are the aromas created? And what should you drink with what? Here you will find background information, stories, and ideas for your next drink.

  • Understanding Whisky

    Single malt, grain, or blend? Here you will find clear answers regarding styles, terminology, and production.

    Discover Whisky Knowledge 
  • How the flavor is created

    Stills, fermentation, casks, and Mizunara: a look at the production process.

    Explore manufacturing 
  • History of Japanese Whisky

    The people and distilleries that have shaped Japanese whisky – from the beginnings to the present day.

    Discover History 
  • For the glass and the table

    Tasting, highballs, cocktails, food pairing and Japanese gin.

    Discover culinary ideas 

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Japanische Whiskyflaschen ohne Etiketten mit drei Whisky-Stilen und einem Eichenfass im Hintergrund

Single malt, grain, or blend? Understanding Jap...

Single Malt, Single Grain, Single Blended or Blended Whisky: These label terms describe origin and composition, not quality. Our guide explains the differences, highlights Japanese particularities and provides practical tips...

Single malt, grain, or blend? Understanding Jap...

Single Malt, Single Grain, Single Blended or Blended Whisky: These label terms describe origin and composition, not quality. Our guide explains the differences, highlights Japanese particularities and provides practical tips...

Japanische Gin-Cocktails mit Zitrusfrüchten und Kräutern

Japanese Gin Cocktails: Four Recipes with Yuzu,...

Four gin cocktails with a Japanese twist: from a Japanese Gin & Tonic and a Roku Gin Fizz to a yuzu cocktail and a zesty lemon drink.

Japanese Gin Cocktails: Four Recipes with Yuzu,...

Four gin cocktails with a Japanese twist: from a Japanese Gin & Tonic and a Roku Gin Fizz to a yuzu cocktail and a zesty lemon drink.

Japanischer Whisky neben japanischen Speisen auf einem gedeckten Tisch

Japanese Whisky and Food Pairing: Which Whisky ...

Sushi, tempura, grilled dishes, or chocolate: This guide shows which foods pair best with light, smoky, and fruity Japanese whiskies.

Japanese Whisky and Food Pairing: Which Whisky ...

Sushi, tempura, grilled dishes, or chocolate: This guide shows which foods pair best with light, smoky, and fruity Japanese whiskies.

Elegante Nosing-Gläser mit bernsteinfarbenem japanischem Whisky in luxuriösem Ambiente

Japanese Whisky History [6/6]: International Su...

Worldwide triumph, acute barrel shortage, and the new JSMA standards of 2021: Japan's whisky on the global stage.

Japanese Whisky History [6/6]: International Su...

Worldwide triumph, acute barrel shortage, and the new JSMA standards of 2021: Japan's whisky on the global stage.

Traditionelles Fasslager mit alten Sherry- und Mizunara-Eichenfässern im warmen Kellerlicht

Japanese Whisky History [5/6]: Karuizawa, Hanyu...

The Era of Lost Distilleries and New Beginnings: Karuizawa, Hanyu's Legendary Card Series, and the Worldwide Success of Chichibu.

Japanese Whisky History [5/6]: Karuizawa, Hanyu...

The Era of Lost Distilleries and New Beginnings: Karuizawa, Hanyu's Legendary Card Series, and the Worldwide Success of Chichibu.

Gemütliche japanische Bar im Retro-Stil mit einem eiskalten Highball auf dem Holztresen

Japanese Whisky History [4/6]: Post-War Boom & ...

From Luxury Good to Everyday Drink: How Torys Bars, Kakubin, and Highball Culture Ignited Japan's Post-War Whisky Boom.

Japanese Whisky History [4/6]: Post-War Boom & ...

From Luxury Good to Everyday Drink: How Torys Bars, Kakubin, and Highball Culture Ignited Japan's Post-War Whisky Boom.

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