Tag Archives: Japanese Whisky

Fuji Whisky Introduces 30 Year Old Single Grain

Japanese whisky brand Fuji Whisky has announced the U.S. release of its 30-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey. A rare and precious whiskey, this 30-Year-Old release represents the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship from the Mt. Fuji Distillery, located just 7.5 miles off the base the most iconic landmark in Japan, for which it is named: Mt. Fuji. Only 100 bottles of this ...

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Nikka Ships Their Two Discovery Whiskies For 2022

Japan’s Nikka Whisky has shipped the 2022 releases from its “Nikka Discovery” series in the U.S.: Single Malt Yoichi Aromatic Yeast and Single Malt Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast. This duo is the second release to come from the “Nikka Discovery” series, each year highlighting a different component of the whisky-making process that Nikka has practiced since 1934 and offering an inside ...

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Looking Back On Hybrid Whiskeys

Updated December 8, 2022 By Richard Thomas Wild Turkey’s most important contribution to the realm of annual limited edition whiskeys has been Master’s Keep, which has put several noteworthy spins on Wild Turkey’s bourbon, plus one rye installment in the form of Master’s Keep Cornerstone. This year, Master Distiller Eddie Russell decided to look back to something he created back ...

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Suntory Releases Two Hibikis To America

Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki Blossom Harmony, a limited-edition blend featuring whiskies finished in Sakura casks and for the first time Hibiki 30 Year Old will be available in the U.S. Hibiki Blossom Harmony Sakura Blossom season in early spring has always been an occasion for celebration in Japan, with many gathering around the beautiful flowering Sakura trees ...

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The Most Expensive Scotch Whiskies In 2022

Macallan 50 YO Anniversary

A Look At The World’s Most Expensive Whiskies (Japanese Too!) By Richard Thomas As American enthusiasts are left scratching their heads over exactly why even Sazerac Rye is so scarce that it’s now kept in locked cabinets at the liquor store, retail prices for limited edition whiskeys that should be scarce continue to spiral. Leaving inflation out of it, the ...

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