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Japanese whisky news in English, reported from Japanese-language sources — usually the same day.
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Sakurao releases Sauternes cask finish single malt
Sakurao Brewery and Distillery has released a limited Sauternes cask-finished single malt, alongside a French spirits award and new Mitsui investment.
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Akkeshi closes six-year 24 Sekki series with Shubun finale
Akkeshi will release Shubun, the finale to its six-year 24 Sekki series, in late August 2026, its first-ever age-stated seasonal bottling.
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Japanese whisky worth buying under $100
Good Japanese whisky under $100 exists if you know where to look. Here are the blends, grain whisky, and budget bottles worth buying.
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Mars Shinshu distillery guide: Japan’s highest whisky maker
Mars Shinshu is Japan’s highest whisky distillery, built on 1949-era stills in the Nagano Alps. History, core bottles, and how to buy or visit.
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Shizuoka distillery guide: Japan’s craft whisky pioneer
Shizuoka distills whisky in Japan’s mountains using a salvaged Karuizawa still and a wood-fired still. History, core bottles, and how to buy or visit.
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Yoichi distillery: Nikka coal-fired whisky guide
Yoichi distillery is Nikka’s founding site, known for coal-fired stills. Here is its history, key bottles, and how to buy or visit it.
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Kanosuke distillery: Kagoshima’s coastal single malt guide
Kanosuke makes single malt on a Kagoshima beach using three pot stills and shochu-cask aging. History, core bottles, and where to buy or visit.
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Akkeshi distillery: Hokkaido peated whisky guide
Akkeshi distillery makes Islay-style peated whisky on Hokkaido’s wetlands. Here is its history, key bottles, and how to buy or visit it.
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Chichibu distillery: history, whisky and how to visit
Chichibu distillery is Japan’s cult craft whisky maker. Here is its history, production, key bottles, and how overseas fans can buy or visit.
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Where to buy Japanese whisky in the UK in 2026
The UK has the deepest Japanese whisky retail market outside Japan. Here is where to buy it, from specialists to duty-free.
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Where to buy Japanese whisky in the US in 2026
US retailers now stock real Japanese whisky, but shipping rules vary by state. Here is where American buyers can actually order bottles in 2026.
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How to spot fake Japanese whisky: a label-reading guide
A practical framework for reading Japanese whisky labels: category wording, distillery names, the new JSLMA emblem, and what to check before buying.
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