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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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suntory Global Spirits Names Vanessa Widmann as Managing Director for Global Travel Retail, Middle East & Africa

Who will lead Suntory Global Spirits' most important growth channel? Meet the Moët Hennessy veteran taking charge of Global Travel

Suntory Opens First Paris CDG Whisky Pop-Up Spaces

What awaits whisky lovers at Paris CDG? Suntory’s new spaces bring rare Japanese pours, tastings and furoshiki flair.

dekantā Celebrates 11th Anniversary with Kiyokawa The Cask Single Malt

What happens when Italian heritage meets Japan's first farm-to-bottle distillery? Kiyokawa's ex-Marsala single malt, limited to just 348 bottles, has
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