5 Japanese Whiskies That No Longer Justify Their Prices — and What to Buy Instead
Is Yamazaki 18 really worth £575? We name five overrated Japanese whiskies and the cheaper bottles that deliver more bang for your buck.
Shishi-Iwa House Launches Karuizawa Whisky Tour in Japan
What does it take to taste a 1972 Karuizawa where it was born? Shishi-Iwa House’s new six-day whisky tour pours legendary drams amid Japan’s Alps.
Nikka Frontier Launches in UK Exclusively at Majestic
Can a £33 Japanese blend deliver real Yoichi smoke? Nikka Frontier, a 48% ABV lightly peated tribute to Masataka Taketsuru, has landed in the UK at Majestic.
Chichibu Australia Edition 2026 Launches with Yosi Messiah’s ‘Whisky Girl’ artwork
What happens when a Sydney artist reimagines a Geisha for a Japanese single malt? Meet Chichibu’s 480-bottle Australia Edition 2026.
International Spirits Challenge 2026 Trophy Winners Unveiled
Which whisky ended Yamazaki’s three-year reign as the ISC’s Supreme Champion Spirit? Meet the six 2026 trophy winners, including a bourbon under $20.
Yamazaki 25 Wins Fourth Straight ISC Japanese Whisky Trophy
Can any Japanese whisky dethrone Yamazaki? Its 25 Years Old just claimed a fourth straight ISC Trophy for the brand—here’s what makes it a global benchmark.
Yamazaki Refill Spanish Oak: Limited Edition for 20 Markets
What happens when Spanish oak casks get a second life? Yamazaki’s new limited edition reveals a gentler, fruit-forward side, landing in 20 markets this November.
5 Whiskies To Try If You Love Crown Royal
Enjoy Crown Royal but craving your next pour? These 5 affordable whiskies capture its sweet, smooth charm while taking your palate somewhere new.
Japan’s Bourbon-Style Whiskey Is Testing the Boundaries of “Japanese Whisky”
It’s made with corn and aged in new charred oak, so why can’t this Shizuoka whiskey be called bourbon, or even Japanese whisky? The answer: place and age.
Hibiki Launches Limited Edition Harmony Bottle Collab With Chiso Kimono House
What happens when a 470-year-old Kyoto kimono house redesigns Hibiki’s iconic 24-faceted bottle? Meet the Hibiki Harmony 2026 Chiso Limited Edition.
30 Whiskies You Need to Try Before You Die
With thousands of bottles out there, where do you even begin? Here are 30 whiskies every drinker should try at least once, from gateway drams to luxury pours.
Love Scotch and Japanese Whisky? Try These 4 Bottles
What happens when Scottish tradition meets Japanese precision? These four whiskies reveal where two great whisky nations beautifully overlap.
Karuizawa 1960 Fetches $625,000 at Sotheby’s New York
What makes a bottle of Karuizawa worth $625,000? Discover the rare “Prototype” that led Sotheby’s record-setting New York spirits auction.
Tenkyo Distillery Announces Kaze 921 First Edition Blended Whisky
What makes a whisky that will never be repeated? Tenkyo’s Kaze 921 First Edition 2026 honours its late founder with just 921 bottles and rare PX sherry casks.
Chichibu Unveils Four New Japanese Whiskies for UK 2026
What makes Chichibu’s four new 2026 releases so special, and which one features a glow-in-the-dark warrior label? Discover the full UK line-up here.
Karuizawa ‘Prototype’ 1960 Leads Sotheby’s Whisky Auction
What makes a single bottle of Japanese whisky worth up to $600,000? Meet Karuizawa’s “The Prototype,” the rarest example ever produced by the legendary distillery.
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026 Launches
What makes Nikka’s new Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026 so special? Discover the rare coal-fired distillation technique behind this limited-edition first chapter.
Nishi Shuzo & Ontake Sweep Top Awards at TWSC 2026
How did a whisky brand barely off the ground collect over 13 international awards? Ontake Distillery’s TWSC 2026 sweep reveals the secret behind its rapid rise.
Hibiki 12 Returns as Travel Exclusive After 11 Years
After an 11-year absence from global travel retail, why is Suntory bringing back a reimagined Hibiki 12? Discover the new blend, design and tasting notes.
Every Whisky That Has Ever Won World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards
Twenty whiskies have been crowned World’s Best Single Malt since 2007, but how many can you still get your hands on today? We tracked down all twenty winners.