On march 11th was held in Paris the official launch of two new japanese whiskies, the Hakushu & Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve, to enrich the permanent range of Suntory whisky in Europe from late april / early may. Created as an alternative to the upgrading older versions, these new whiskies are not a simple ageless expressions of the Yamazaki and Hakushu single malts, for sure...
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Taketsuru 21 year old “80th Anniversary” Port et Madeira Wood Finish
This year, Nikka celebrate two anniversaries : the 80th anniversary of its creation (but also the construction of Yoichi, its first distillery) and the 120th anniversary of the birth of its founder Masataka Taketsuru. For the occasion, two limited editions of the famous Taketsuru Pure Malt version 21 year old have been presented; the Port Wood Finish refined in Port wine casks and the Madeira Wood Finish refined in Madeira wine casks .
Differences between japanese and scotch whisky
Do you know what are the differences between japanese and scotch whisky or other whiskies ? We propose to review the specificity of japanese whisky and explain why it's now considered as one of the best in the world.
Wagashi and Nikka Coffey Malt : the greedy marriage
To celebrate the launch of its latest whisky, the atypical Coffey Malt, Nikka has partnered with Walaku a traditional japanese pastry shop located in Paris, to offer two sweet creations typically japanese and subtly married with the new single malt of the range. We had the pleasure to taste them, the result is especially delicious and very surprising !
Tasting the Suntory Hibiki 17 year old
The Suntory Hibiki is probably the most famous japanese blend, but especially one of the most rewarded with no fewer than five gold medals won at international competitions, just for this 17 year old version that I propose you to discover.
Limited edition of the Hibiki 21 year old Mount Fuji
Suntory unveiled a limited edition of its Hibiki 21 years in his famous bottle specially redecorated for the occasion.
Togouchi, the naturalized japanese whisky
If you are a fan of japanese whisky you may have already heard of the mysterious Togouchi, a blend from Japan available in 12 and 18 year old, and there isn't much more information about it. But why is it a naturalized whisky?
Single malt Chichibu “On the Way”
Today a new japanese whisky is unveiled, the single malt Chichibu "On the Way". Ichiro Akuto releases the first 5 year old of his distillery founded in 2008 at the foot of a mountain in the region of Saitama single malt. This whisky is (currently) the oldest one produced in Chichibu, which is gaining in quality and maturity each year.
Tasting of the Yamazaki 25 year old single malt
Exceptional whisky, the Suntory Yamazaki 25 year old is the epitome of the art of japanese whisky. It was during our visit to the Yamazaki distillery in april that we could taste for the first time this legendary single malt.
Single cask Karuizawa 1999-2013 : “The Last Bottling”
The single cask Karuizawa 1999-2013 "The Last Bottling" bottled for Isetan has recently been unveiled in Japan, creating a slight panic among fans of japanese whisky, spreading the idea that this could be the last Karuizawa whisky. Fortunately this is not the case ...
