Profile: Yamazaki 2015 Limited Edition
The Yamazaki 2015 Limited Edition is an extremely rare Japanese single malt whisky. Created by Suntory Chief Master Blender Shinji Fukuyo, the Yamazaki Limited Edition 2015 blends several single malts…
Profile: Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky is a new release no age statement from the Yoichi distillery. Nikka’s first distillery 'Yoichi' was built in 1934 in a location with similar environmental…
A brief history of Japanese Whisky
The two most influential figures in the history of Japanese whisky are Shinjiro Torii and Masataka Taketsuru. Torii was the founder of Kotobukiya (later to become Suntory). A western liquor…
Whisky Scene: Whisky and Alement
Established in 2010 Whisky and Alement is a unique whisky bar, single malt bottle shop and School of Whisky. Located in the Melbourne CBD the Whisky and Alement bar has…
Coffey Stills & Whisky Distillation
Coffey Stills are a two-column continuous whiskey still named after the inventor, Aeneas Coffey. Patented in 1830, this design eliminated the need for multi-distillation and produced a spirit with a…
Chichibu Distillery
Chichibu Distillery is Japan’s newest distillery established in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, around 100km north-west of Tokyo. Opened in 2008 by Ichiro Akuto, Chichibu Distillery produces the Ichiro's Malt range…
Whisky Scene: Huw Griffiths @ Union Electric
Union Electric is a quintessentially Melbourne bar, serving up some of the best cocktails in town in a relaxed and social space. Bar manager Huw Griffiths and his business partner,…
Profile: Nikka Black Blender’s Spirit 60th Anniversary Whisky
Nikka Black Blender’s Spirit 60th Anniversary Whisky was released in 2016 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ‘Black Nikka’ product line. This limited edition collectable whisky is a masterful…
Profile: Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky
The Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky is named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the company’s founder and father of Japanese whisky. Taketsuru 21 Year Old is a…
Yamazaki 2017 Limited Edition Whisky Now Available!
The Yamazaki 2017 Limited Edition Whisky was released on 18th June 2017 – be first in line to receive this highly-anticipated bottle by ordering now with JQWS. Created by Suntory…