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...

Japanischer Whisky im Verkostungsglas mit Wasserkrug auf dunklem Holztisch

How to Properly Taste Japanese Whisky: Nose, Pa...

How to properly taste Japanese whisky: Tips on glass, nose, palate, finish, and water – clearly explained for beginners and connoisseurs.

How to Properly Taste Japanese Whisky: Nose, Pa...

How to properly taste Japanese whisky: Tips on glass, nose, palate, finish, and water – clearly explained for beginners and connoisseurs.

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...

Japanische Whisky-Sammlerflasche mit Präsentationsbox und Provenienzkarte auf dunklem Holztisch

Japanese whisky as a collector's item: rarities...

Japanese whisky rarities tell tales of closed distilleries, limited editions, and special craftsmanship. This is how collectors correctly assess origin, condition, and storage.

Japanese whisky as a collector's item: rarities...

Japanese whisky rarities tell tales of closed distilleries, limited editions, and special craftsmanship. This is how collectors correctly assess origin, condition, and storage.

Japanische Whiskyregionen und bekannte Destillerien

Japanese Whisky Regions: How Climate, Water, an...

From Yoichi in the north to Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chichibu: This guide explains why Japanese whisky can vary regionally, what site-specific factors come into play, and why simple flavor maps...

Japanese Whisky Regions: How Climate, Water, an...

From Yoichi in the north to Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chichibu: This guide explains why Japanese whisky can vary regionally, what site-specific factors come into play, and why simple flavor maps...

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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