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.
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Understanding Whisky
Discover Whisky KnowledgeSingle malt, grain, or blend? Here you will find clear answers regarding styles, terminology, and production.
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How the flavor is created
Explore manufacturingStills, fermentation, casks, and Mizunara: a look at the production process.
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History of Japanese Whisky
Discover HistoryThe people and distilleries that have shaped Japanese whisky – from the beginnings to the present day.
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For the glass and the table
Discover culinary ideasTasting, highballs, cocktails, food pairing and Japanese gin.
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Mashing, Fermentation, and Stills: How Japanese...
How Mashing, Fermentation, and Stills Shape the Character of Japanese Whisky – Explained Clearly with Sources from Whisky Trade Literature.
Mashing, Fermentation, and Stills: How Japanese...
How Mashing, Fermentation, and Stills Shape the Character of Japanese Whisky – Explained Clearly with Sources from Whisky Trade Literature.
Grain Whisky in Japan: Why Blends Are More Than...
Grain whisky is an important component of many blends. We explain how it is produced, what distinguishes it from malt whisky, the role column stills play, and why good blending...
Grain Whisky in Japan: Why Blends Are More Than...
Grain whisky is an important component of many blends. We explain how it is produced, what distinguishes it from malt whisky, the role column stills play, and why good blending...
Mizunara: Why Japanese Oak Makes Whisky So Special
Mizunara is considered one of the most exciting woods for whisky casks. We explain why Japanese oak is difficult to work with, what aromas it can contribute, and why Mizunara...
Mizunara: Why Japanese Oak Makes Whisky So Special
Mizunara is considered one of the most exciting woods for whisky casks. We explain why Japanese oak is difficult to work with, what aromas it can contribute, and why Mizunara...
The importance of cask selection in Japanese wh...
The choice of cask type is crucial to the taste of Japanese whisky. Learn how ex-bourbon, sherry, Mizunara, and virgin oak develop different aromas and what role climate and cooperage...
The importance of cask selection in Japanese wh...
The choice of cask type is crucial to the taste of Japanese whisky. Learn how ex-bourbon, sherry, Mizunara, and virgin oak develop different aromas and what role climate and cooperage...
Japanese whisky production: From malt to bottle
From malt to cask aging: How Japanese whisky is made, the role of mashing, fermentation, distillation, and wood, and why different facilities lead to different styles.
Japanese whisky production: From malt to bottle
From malt to cask aging: How Japanese whisky is made, the role of mashing, fermentation, distillation, and wood, and why different facilities lead to different styles.
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