News & New Releases

  It's no secret that a big part of Chichibu's success has been that the distillery has put out way more private releases than their own distille...

  Sake stalwart Hakkaisan was founded in Minami-Uonuma 100 years ago in 1922, and so you can bet that they will mark their centenary celebrations ...

    Rising star Kanosuke is back for its #7 Distillery Exclusive! The new expression features whisky matured for 21 months in recharred Mellowed K...

    The stamp rally has been a popular activity in Japan, with participants collecting a stamp card and typically making purchases at various esta...

  It's no secret that a big part of Chichibu's success has been that the distillery has put out way more private releases than their own distiller...

  Mars has been very consistent with its annual Komagatake releases from its Shinshu distillery, and with the new Tsunuki distillery up and runnin...

 (Source: Komoro)   The name “Karuizawa” would capture the attention of many a Japanese whisky lover. This is the name of the legendary distillery...

  Since Mars' addition of its Tsunuki Distillery to its existing Shinshu Distillery, and the formalising of its Yakushima Ageing Cellar as part of...

  Mars' IPA Cask Finish has always been quite the hit, especially in Highballs where it gives off a light peachy aroma with a zestiness. Well, Mar...

  Japan's answer to Scotland's Islay, Akkeshi Distillery, continues on their series mirroring the 24 seasons of Japan's calendar year, with a new ...

  The annual US Edition of Japan's much beloved Chichibu Japanese Single Malt Whisky is upon us this 2023! And more excitingly, it seems like we'r...

  The very popular Japanese selection of whiskies created by noted Japanese whisky observer Stefan van Eycken, who authored Whisky Rising, a highl...