
Is Japanese gin a new growth trend for the gin category?
Via IWSR More widely known for whisky and the local spirit shochu, Japan is becoming an established gin market...

Baijiu: The Chinese liquor that can become your next favorite
Via Foodsided The Chinese gastronomic heritage is so expansive that it is humanly impossible to experience everything within a...

SB meets… Ken Usami, Shinobu Distillery
(Via The Spirits Business) Master distiller Ken Usami is at the helm of the operation, creating a range of...

Pappy Van Winkle Distiller Experiments With a Baijiu Whiskey
(Via Bloomberg) Buffalo Trace, in Frankfort, Ky., is known for bottling some of the world’s most sought-after whiskeys such as Pappy Van...

Where next for whisky?
(Via The Drink Bussiness) The global market for rare and collectible whisky has exploded in recent years, spearheaded by...

Can China’s Other National Drink Make a Comeback?
(Via Sixth Tone) When the autumn winds begin to blow and the nights get cold, it can only mean...

The Best Japanese Whiskies of 2022, for the Best Price
It’s about that time of year where…we start thinking about the next year! The days are dwindling and temperatures...

Will Japanese whisky be eclipsed by Taiwan? The island’s gin and rum also show promise – with...
Back in the Age of Discovery, Ilha Formosa (“beautiful island”) was the name the Portuguese gave to Taiwan. Today...

Kujira Featured in “5 Diverse Japanese Whiskies to Try Now ”
Ever in demand and always a topic of conversation, Japanese whisky has undergone some changes of late. As age-statement...

10 Best Japanese Whiskies You Can Find In The US: 2021 Edition
There is (finally, thankfully) a whole new year ahead of us. While we were staying safe, staying at home...

Why the World’s Most Popular Spirit Isn’t Officially Recognized by the U.S. Government – Inside Hook
The world’s most popular spirit. The most-talked about American whiskey style in years. Steven Soderbergh’s Singani 63. What do...

You might not have heard much about baijiu, but just 1 sip of this powerful spirit will...
IF YOU ARE from China, you probably know more about baijiu than I do. But if you are not from China,...