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Just for a second, spare a thought for the beleaguered Japanese whisky salesperson in Glasgow, some 25 years ago. Imagine turning up at any number of the well-stocked bars, already laden with fine ...

The endless debate over what can be called an authentic Japanese whiskey that has had lovers of the sought-after thirst quencher long arguing has finally been settled. Eliminating any blurriness ...

"It's official – Japanese whisky has been declared better than Scotch," said Eleanor Dye in the Daily Mail. Industry experts gathered at the Pot Still bar in Glasgow in August for a "landmark ...

Takamine is a new whiskey made with koji, a mold that’s long been used in Japan for starting fermentation.Credit...Kosuke Okahara for The New York Times Supported by By Clay Risen One afternoon ...

Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. Japanese whisky has become dramatically popular in the global market lately. The sudden surge of its acclaim was triggered by a single event ...

She recommends Hibiki, an internationally best-selling blended variety from Suntory, Japan's premier whisky distillery. "Hibiki is delicious, it just has a very elegant and smoothing finish ...

Produced by the oldest whisky distillery in Japan, Yamazaki 12 Years Old sets the standard for an entire whisky category. A combination of unique terroir, a legendary water source, and thoughtful ...