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...
The 7 Best Japanese Whisky Brands You Can Buy in the US in 2022
Believe it or not, it’s about time to put a bow on the year 2021. It’s been an interesting...
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...
The Story of Suntory and Nikka: Dominating Distilleries of Japanese Whisky
Welcome (or welcome back) to the Japanese Whisky blog. We’re glad you’re here, on this corner of this internet...
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...
5 Japanese Whisky Cocktail Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less
Japanese whisky? Cocktails? Turns out, the two are a perfect mix (see what we did there). Now, remember, most...
Should Rice Whisky Be Considered Whisky? We’ll Explain.
Whisky-lovers around the world (well, at least definitely here in the U.S.) are likely wondering…what is the deal with...
A Breakdown of Japanese Whisky Blended from International Whisky
Welcome back to the Whisky Blog, where whisky knowledge leads to elevated whisky enjoyment. Today we tackle a bit...
The 10 Best Japanese Whiskies Under $100 To Drink in 2021
It’s the beginning of the new year, which means we’re making our resolutions and ready to better ourselves. Or,...