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Hibiki Launches First Global Campaign With Emmy-Award Winning Actor Anna Sawai

What do whisky blending and kimono-making have in common? Hibiki's first global campaign with Anna Sawai draws surprising parallels between two ancient Japanese arts.

Kanosuke’s Roland Ng Wins Best World Whisky Brand Ambassador

What happens when a tech-industry veteran turns his passion for whisky into a full-time mission? Roland Ng's journey to the

Nikka Miyagikyo 10-Year-Old Single Malt Returns to the UK

Why did Nikka's age-statement whiskies vanish for nearly a decade—and what does the return of Miyagikyo 10-Year-Old mean for Japanese

Kiyokawa Distillery Launches First Single Malt: The Cask

What happens when a Japanese craft distillery grows its own barley and ages whisky in a single PX sherry cask?

Lost Japanese Whisky Stars at Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat Restaurant

How did a Scottish distillery boss uncover Japan's rarest whisky — distilled in 1958 and forgotten for decades — now

Karuizawa Casks Fetch $5.65 at Christie’s London

What makes two Karuizawa casks worth $5.65M? Inside Christie’s record-breaking sale and why owning full casks is the rarest prize

House of Suntory Opens Permanent Boutique at Hong Kong Airport

Flying through HKIA? Discover what makes The House of Suntory’s first permanent boutique a must-stop for rare Japanese whisky tastings

Frootbat.com Launches in UK & Singapore

What happens when a marketplace of 8,000+ rare whiskeys expands into two of the world's most influential spirits hubs? Frootbat.com

Fuji Whisky Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season With Sakura Sour Cocktail

What do cherry blossoms and Fuji Whisky have in common? Both are shaped by patience and time. Meet the Fuji

Christie’s Offers Final Karuizawa Casks from Private Collection

What makes these the last Karuizawa casks ever likely to reach the market? Christie's unveils two entire casks from the

FUJI Single Malt Japanese Whisky Debuts in U.S. Market

What happens when 50-year-old Mt. Fuji snowmelt meets five decades of whisky tradition? FUJI's new Single Malt reveals the delicious

Suntory Osaka Distillery Wins 2025 IWSC Liqueur Trophy

How did a Japanese distillery become the world's leading liqueur producer? Suntory's Osaka facility just claimed the coveted 2025 IWSC

Nikka Whisky Launches From the Barrel Extra Marriage in the UK

What happens when you double the marriage period of an already iconic whisky? Nikka reveals the answer with their 40th

Hatozaki Finishes Whisky In Umeshu Plum Liqueur Casks

What happens when you finish whisky in Japanese plum liqueur casks? Hatozaki's new Triple Cask Reserve reveals a rare technique

Hatozaki Whisky Unveils 15-year-old Mizunara Cask Finish for US Market

What makes Hatozaki's newest 15-year-old expression their most ambitious release yet? This rare Mizunara-finished whisky marks the brand's oldest age

Drinks by the Dram Unveils £10K Whisky Advent Calendar

Drinks by the Dram, part of Atom Brands, has released its Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection advent calendar, priced
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