Japanese Whisky Finally Gets A Definition, But It’s Complicated
The new guidelines are entirely voluntary and exclude a style of whisky that has become increasingly popular.
The new guidelines are entirely voluntary and exclude a style of whisky that has become increasingly popular.
This riff on the Penicillin combines Japanese whisky and Islay scotch, showcasing yuzu juice instead of the typical lemon.
Plus, a single malt from China, a blended rye, and new releases from Bardstown Bourbon Co. and Barrell are all available now.
These whiskies range in price range and style, showcasing Japan’s wide-ranging possibilities.
Plus, George Dickel is launching well-aged single barrels, several craft distillers debut new expressions, and a trio of Japanese whiskies hits U.S. shores.
Hanyu, whose whiskies have become some of the most expensive in the world, is set to reopen in 2021.
Plus, apple brandy-finished Japanese whiskies, a special Compass Box blend, high-scoring barrel-proof bourbon, 18 year old scotch, and more new bottles all hit shelves.
A bottle of Yamazaki 55 year old shattered auction records just weeks after its release, rewarding a practice many whisky companies condemn.
The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed, but 2020 still looks like a gold medal year for Japanese whisky.
A Japanese blend makes it to the U.S., the second 2020 edition of Booker’s arrives, and Michter’s releases its annual Single Barrel Rye.
Top bartenders in Tokyo are making their own sweets to pair perfectly with whisky.
From its distilleries and bars to its robust cocktail culture, the birthplace of Japanese whisky offers unique angles for appreciation.