Japanese Whisky
Dave Broom and The Japanese Way of WhiskyWhisky writer Dave Broom joins us on the Master of Malt blog to talk about the new edition of The Japanese Way of Whisky: Japan’s whiskies and how to enjoy…
Celebrate International Whisky Day 2026 with Adventurous Drinking and Dining!I recently had the pleasure of a unique dining experience in London, tied up with a flight of Japanese whisky. It reminded me that you don’t need to get on…
Shindo Experimental 01 and the End of Japanese Whisky MystiqueShindo Experimental 01 arrives at Master of Malt this week. And at a moment when Japanese whisky can no longer rely on romance alone. Age statements are thin on the…
Top Whisky Distilleries 2026 To Watch Out ForNew whisky distilleries. Once, that was a concept that excited me so much. All the possibilities. As we enter 2026, I find myself in more stoic territory. There have been…
#WhiskySanta’s Nikka Nine Decades Super WishUPDATE: Congratulations to @mydramjourney who had their wish granted! Ho Ho Ho! I just had a moment where I suddenly remembered how much all you humans have to do at…
Hakushu Whisky and the JSLMA CertificationThe whisky world is no stranger to vague labels and slippery origins. Japanese whisky, likewise. As the global thirst for Japanese whisky shows no sign of slowing, the question isn’t…
Win Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 tickets with Hakushu WhiskyUPDATE: WE HAVE OUR WINNER! Congratulations to: Daniel Powell! The art of balance. The power of precision. The occasional dramatic shove. No, not whisky tasting, we’re talking sumo. This year,…
A Mini Guide to Nikka WhiskyIn the world of Japanese whisky, Nikka sits comfortably on the shortlist of “legends.” Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the man who studied distillation in Scotland and then brought that know-how…
Top 5 Whiskies for Summer SippingYes, whisky. Even when the sun’s out. After a spring that actually remembered how to be sunny, the good times keep coming in the UK. In this heat, you need…
Chichibu: How it Became a Cult ClassicThe fourth instalment of On The Way, Chichibu Distillery’s cult-status single malt series, has just been announced. Which means I get the excuse to talk about a very fine distillery….
Top Whisky Distilleries To Watch Out For In 2025There are lots of whisky distilleries to watch out for in 2025. While new whisky distilleries are always exciting, we’ve selected a few here that have very much caught our…
Hibiki, Resonance, and Japanese WhiskyHibiki – meaning ‘resonance’ in Japanese – does just that. It resonates. The name, the packaging, the whisky itself. For anyone familiar with Japanese whisky, Hibiki is a blended brand…
3 Drinks You Need to Try in JapanI was lucky enough to spend four glorious weeks exploring Japan – my dream travel destination – a while back. It’s a place that’s long fascinated Europeans, dating back to…
Which Is Better: Suntory or Nikka?It’s a Japanese whisky showdown today as we look at the two giants of Japanese whisky Nikka and Suntory and try to decide which is best. We’ll be looking at…
Is Japanese Whisky Better Than Scotch?“Is Japanese whisky Better than Scotch whisky?” Without a doubt it’s one of life’s great questions, up there with “should the chap in the Clash song have stayed or gone?”…
10 More Underrated Whisky BlendsYou guys enjoyed it when we suggested 10 underrated whisky blends for you last year. So, in the spirit of ‘if ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, here are a further 10…
