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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Kupferne Brennblase in einer japanischen Whisky-Destillerie mit Washbacks und Maischebottich

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.

Column Still und Brennblasen zur Herstellung von Grain und Malt Whisky

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-Fass aus japanischer Eiche zur Reifung von Whisky

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...

Whisky Fässer

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...

Whisky Herstellung

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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