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Why is Japanese Whisky So Expensive?Japanese whisky is one of the world’s leading categories alongside Scotch, American, and Irish whiskey. But you may have noticed that your average bottle will set you back a bit…
10 Whiskies You Need to Try in 2024There’s always new whisky to discover. It’s one of the great things about whisky. So as we enter a new year, embrace the diversity and try something new. These ten…
Fuji Gotemba Whiskey Arrives at Master of MaltJapanese whiskey from the world’s biggest whiskey distillery has just arrived. Excited? You should be. Yes, Master of Malt now stocks Fuji Gotemba whiskey (which spells whiskey with an ‘e’…
Cocktail of the Week: The HighballWe’re celebrating all things boozy and Japanese on Master of Malt at the moment. This is why we’re making a cocktail that particularly suits a blended Japanese whisky like Nikka Days. It’s…
Japanese Whiskies You Need To TryClassics like Yamazaki and Nikka are joined by newcomers and cult favourites in our round-up of top Japanese whisky you need to try. If you ask to get us excited about…
A Century of Yamazaki DistilleryIt’s been 100 years since the Yamazaki distillery was founded. As we’re focusing on Japanese drinks recently we thought we’d take a deeper look at the brand that changed everything…
Japanese Drinks To TryWe’re shining a light on the wonderful world of Japanese drinks here at Master of Malt, and Alex has the rundown on some brilliant Japanese beverages to get you started….
Nikka Coffey Grain: 24 Drams of ChristmasFor Day 16 of our Advent countdown we’re looking at the Drinks by the Dram Japanese Advent Calendar. It’s Nikka Coffey Grain! Here’s a fun fact about Nikka Coffey Grain,…
New Arrival of the Week: Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022Hibiki’s latest limited-edition release Japanese whisky, Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2022, is a testament to symbolism, sakura, celebration, and expert blending of course. We had the opportunity to try some ahead…
Master of Malt Exclusive: Mars Tsunuki 2022 EditionMaster of Malt has another UK exclusive today, it’s Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition, a delicious single malt whisky from Japan. If you’re a lover of Japanese whisky then you’ve probably…
How To Get into the Spirit of Sakura SeasonSakura season is when the cherry blossom comes out in brilliant floral force in Japan. Here we break down why it’s so culturally important and provide some top tips for…
5 Japanese Spirits for SpringAs part of our focus on Japan this week, we’re looking at five Japanese spirits to enjoy this spring including whisky, gin and vodka. Ah! Spring is in the air…
Classic Bottlings: Nikka Coffey GrainAs part of our Japan focus this week, we’re taking a closer look at a brand that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 2012, Nikka Coffey…
Most-Read Posts of 2021I am sure you’ll all agree that it’s been quite a year. But earth-shattering events like a continued global pandemic could not stop the booze news. We had a record…
Lifting the Lid on Bulk Scotch Whisky Sales to JapanToday, we’re delighted to have a new writer for Master of Malt, industry veteran Dr Nick Morgan. Here he brings us a tale of greed, deception, and short-sighted business decisions,…
Awamori – Japan’s Unknown SpiritToday, we’re delighted to have a guest post on the blog from Richard Legg who runs the Master of Malt’s WSET training. As he puts it, “I’m essentially here to…
