Category: Japanese Whisky

Book Review: Japanese Whisky

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By Richard Thomas Japanese Whisky is a hot ticket item nowadays, enjoying a massive international interest while remaining firmly ensconced in the larger world whisky boom. Although the Japanese Whisky industry is first and foremost about its own home market, a major part of its success has been establishing itself as a peer (in quality,… Continue reading Book Review: Japanese Whisky

Q&A With Dominic Roskrow, Whisky Writer

By Kurt Maitland Japanese Whisky is a particular interest of mine, and a bumper crop of books covering Japanese whisky are out there for your education and reading pleasure, written by folks such as Dave Broom, Stefan Van Eycken and the man I’ve have the pleasure of interviewing today, Dominic Roskrow, the author of Whisky… Continue reading Q&A With Dominic Roskrow, Whisky Writer

Ohishi Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky Review

Ohishi Sherry Cask
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B- Japanese Whisky burst into the global drinks scene only a few years ago, carried there on the backs of that country’s two major distillers, Nikka and Suntory. Since then, high demand has carried Japan’s smaller, lesser known distilleries to the forefront as well, and with what was a little known… Continue reading Ohishi Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky Review

Thieves In France Made Off With $800K Of Rare Whisky

By Richard Thomas A week ago saw what might be the biggest robbery of whisky ever in Paris. On Sunday the 12th, thieves broke into the renowned French whisky retailer La Maison du Whisky and made off with merchandise estimated to hold almost $800,000 in value. After breaking through the stores metal shutters and front… Continue reading Thieves In France Made Off With $800K Of Rare Whisky