[ISC2024] International Spirits Challenge 2024 Award Results
International Spirits Challenge 2024 Awards Results for Japanese Whiskies. The results of the “International Spirits Challenge (ISC)”, organized by “Drinks International”, a British publisher specializing in alcoholic beverages, have been announced. Ninety Japanese whisky products received awards this year. In this issue, we will introduce two award-winning results and products, DOUBLE GOLD and GOLD. 1. […]
[Crowdfunding] Hishida Distillery “The Former Tanoura Junior High School Matured Warehouse Project
Kagoshima Tensei Shuzo's "Hishida Distillery" is crowdfunding. A project is underway to revive the local Tanoura Junior High School, which has been closed down, as a maturing distillery. Introduces the outline of the distillery and returns.
Statistics on export value of whisky (Year 2023)
The export value of alcoholic beverages in 2023 was approximately 134.4 billion yen (96.6% of the previous year ), down from the previous year’s record high. The export value of whisky was approximately 50.1 billion yen (89.4% of the previous year), with the export value by category remaining unchanged from 2020 at No. 1. 1. […]
[Held on November 10, 2024] Hioki-Kanosuke Distillery Festival & Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2024
Hioki and Kanosuke Distilleries, Tsunuki Distillery. The 2024 festival of distilleries in Kyushu will be held! Details and festival-only single malt sales! The Hioki-Kanosuke Distillery Festival 2024 and the Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2024 will be held at the same time. The events will be held on the same day, and shuttle buses will be operated […]
Saburomaru PEAT EMOTION Event Report & New Product “Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR” Release Information
We will briefly introduce the contents of the Saburomaru PEAT EMOTION held on June 21, along with information on the newly released Saburomaru IV THE EMPEROR. 1. About Saburomaru Distillery Saburomaru Distillery Location 208, Saburomaru, Tonami, Toyama 939-1308 Start of operation 1953 (renovated in 2016) The only distillery in Hokuriku established in 1952. It obtained […]
[Release information] AMAHAGAN World Malt Edition KOVAL (Nagahama Distillery)
Nagahama Distillery’s flagship brand [AMAHAGAN] series.Edition KOVAL, aged exclusively in barrels from Chicago craft distillery KOVAL, will go on sale on August 6. This product is already available for pre-order at the official online store. 1. AMAHAGAN World Malt Edition KOVAL Nagahama Distillery receives barrels from KOVAL Distillery in Chicago, USA. AMAHAGAN World Malt Edition […]
[Lottery starts on July 17, 2024] Ontake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS (Ontake Distillery)
Lottery for Ontake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS from Ontake Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture will start on July 17. Ontake Distillery is the third distillery in Kyushu after Tsunuki and Kanosuke. It was said to be aged only in old sherry casks, but the second release is now in bourbon barrels. Lottery start date and […]
[Review] Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu ON THE WAY 2024
Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu ON THE WAY. Venture whisky, Chichibu ON THE WAY, price and how to buy. 1. What is Venture Whisky Co. Company Name Venture Whisky Co. Establishment 2004 Head office 49 Midorigaoka, Chichibu-shi, Saitama 368-0067 Owned distilleries Chichibu Distillery, Chichibu No.2 Distillery 2. What is Chichibu Distillery? Distillery name Chichibu Distillery Location of […]
[Event Information] Liquor mountain Whisky Messe in KYOTO September 29, 2024!
World Whisky Gathers in Kyoto. The largest whisky tasting event in Kansai will be held again this year. Details of the event and ticket information. 1. How to purchase tickets Advance tickets with the privilege of a glass with an original strap are already on sale. The time is 4,500 yen for each part (10:00-13:30) […]
[Review] MARSMALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”
Papillon series from Hombo Shuzo. MARSMALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”, features, price and how to buy. 1. About MARSMALT Le Papillon series The “MARSMALT Le Papillon” series is a series that uses the motif of butterflies living in Japan to express the splendor of Japan’s seasonal climate and its natural environment, which forms the […]
[Review] YUZA 2024
The latest release from Yamagata’s Yuza Distillery, YUZA 2024, reviews Yuza Distillery’s evolving line of classic single malts. Features, flavors, and product information. 1. Manufacturer Kinryu Co. For a long time since its opening, the distillery has mainly manufactured shochu, and it was only in 2018 that it obtained a license to manufacture whisky. The […]
[Late August 2024 release] Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Shosho (Kenten Jitsugyo, Akkeshi D...
Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Shosho. Released in late August from Kenten Jitsugyo and the Akkeshi Distillery in Hokkaido, Japan. Features, price and details. From the Facebook page of Kenten Jitsugyo Corporation, Akkeshi Distillery, late August 2024. Information on the release of “Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Shosho” has been released. It will be the […]
[Released in late November 2024] Akkeshi Blended Whisky Soko (Kenten Jitsugyo, Akkeshi Distillery)
Akkeshi Blended Whisky Soko. Released in late November by Kenten Jitsugyo and the Akkeshi Distillery, Hokkaido. Features, price, series details, etc. From the Facebook page of Kenten Jitsugyo Corporation, Akkeshi Distillery, late November 2024. Information on the release of Akkeshi Blended Whisky Soko has been released. The Twenty-Four solar terms of the year were introduced from […]