Top 10 Japanese Whiskey
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Nikka Whisky
Nikka From The Barrel WhiskyThe Japanese sure know how to surprise. Made by the Yoichi distillery, the second and smaller distillery of the Nikka Whisky Company. It was founded in 1934 by one of the two most influential men in Japanese Whisky, Masataka Taketsuru. Yoichi Distillery lies in southern Hokkaido and has three...
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Hibiki
Hibiki Japanese Harmony WhiskyHibiki Japanese Harmony is the best of East and West… Suntory… today the name virtually defines the beverage business in Japan. Founded in 1899 to import and distribute wine, they quickly branched out into their own products in 1907. In 1923, they stepped out again, this time into the...
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Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt WhiskyFor relaxing times, make it Suntory time. Shinjiro Torii, the father of Japanese Whisky founded Suntory in 1923 by opening the first distillery in Japan, called Yamazaki. Shinjiro, who started out as a pharmaceutical wholesaler and later Wine importer had found his passion for Whisky after discovering...
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Nikka Coffey Grain WhiskyWinner of the Flaviar Community Awards 2019 in its respective category! Made by the Miyagikyo Distillery, the first and bigger distillery of the Nikka Whisky Company. It was founded in 1934 by one of the two most influential men in Japanese Whisky, Masataka...
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Golden amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Vanilla, corn, herbals, spice, Chamomile.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sweet, fruit, melon, grapefruit, thick syrup, crunchy biscuits, fresh vanilla.
Finish
Long, corn notes
House of Suntory Whisky
Suntory TokiA vivid harmony where old meets new. Suntory… today the name virtually defines the beverage business in Japan. Founded in 1899 to import and distribute wine, they quickly branched out into their own products in 1907. In 1923, they stepped out again, this time into the nearly sacrilegious effort...
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Clear gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Basil, green apple, honey.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint, thyme.
Finish
Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger.
Ichiro's Malt
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended WhiskyThis just might be the first Japanese Whisky to have its own groupies. The best description we’ve ever heard about Ichiro Akuto is that he’s the "Rock Star of Japanese Whisky." While the other heavyweight executives of Japan’s thriving distilling industry can walk around Spirit conferences in obscurity,...
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Warm gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Peach and apricot cobbler, lemon zest, and granola.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Vanilla toffee up front with tropical fruit, pepper, and lemon grass.
Finish
More tropical fruit and lingering butterscotch.
Nikka Whisky
Nikka Coffey Malt WhiskyThe best of both worlds. Nikka is the synonym of Japanese Whisky craftsmanship and culture. It was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese Whisky. A true visionary and the pioneer of Whisky industry in Japan. He learned his trade in Scotland and brought it...
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