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The 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 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...
learn MORE >>>For 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...
learn MORE >>>Elevate Your Senses with Sekk Sato Shiki Nestled in the serene Miyazaki Prefecture, the Sato Distillery has been a beacon of Japanese whisky craftsmanship since 1905. Drawing water from beneath the Houri River, filtered through granite for unmatched purity, and sourcing ingredients from local farms, Sato embodies the essence of...
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Golden hue.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Floral aromas, oak, and vanilla.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Roasted nuts, caramel, and honey with depth from Koshihikari rice.
Finish
Subtle smoky warmth and lingering sweetness.
Winner 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
A 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.
The 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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Dark amber
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Banana, Oak, Oatmeal
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Vanilla, Chocolate, Nutmeg
Finish
Creamy and lingering. Sweet and Malty.
This 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.
As close to a fruit-forward cocktail Bourbon as you can find… in Japan. The Hombo family has been creating Wines and Spirits in Japan for more than 100 years. They added Whisky to their products in 1949. In 1984 they wanted to move the distilling operation to a cooler...
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Medium Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The nose has notes of vanilla and butterscotch with stewed apple and strawberry tones.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The flavor profile leans pleasantly sweet with ripe d’anjou pears, milk chocolate, quince, and toffee.
Finish
The finish last long enough with a lingering sweetness.
A refreshing masterpiece from the Land of the Rising Sun. Matsui Shuzo Distillery was founded in 1910 northwest of Kyoto on the facing the Sea of Japan in Tottori Prefecture. Importantly, the distillery is within sight of Mount Daisenf— a volcanic peak rising more than a mile above the surrounding...
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Appearance / Color
Light gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Subtle with aromas of poached peached pears, dried peaches, and oatmeal.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Fruity and well-structured with notes of peaches, thyme, apricot, and lime zest.
Finish
Long and lingering.