Japanese Whisky
When West meets East, you’ll find the forever-growing popularity of Japanese whisky. Taking inspiration from classic Scotch traditions, this form of whisky making starts by double distilling malted or peated barley before being aged in wooden barrels.
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Japanese Whisky
When West meets East, you’ll find the forever-growing popularity of Japanese whisky. Taking inspiration from classic Scotch traditions, this form of whisky making starts by double distilling malted or peated barley before being aged in wooden barrels.
The current cool kid on the whisky block, it's quite common for the Japanese style to be quite like sherry, so think dried, smokier but with floral notes and a rich honey sweetness. This lively combination makes it ideal for drinking on the rocks, preferably paired with a great book and a roaring fire.
For a little taste of Japanese culture, why not try one of our single malt whiskies from faraway lands like the traditional Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve or a blend like the 12-year-old aged Togouchi whisky.
The current cool kid on the whisky block, it's quite common for the Japanese style to be quite like sherry, so think dried, smokier but with floral notes and a rich honey sweetness. This lively combination makes it ideal for drinking on the rocks, preferably paired with a great book and a roaring fire.
For a little taste of Japanese culture, why not try one of our single malt whiskies from faraway lands like the traditional Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve or a blend like the 12-year-old aged Togouchi whisky.
How does Japanese whisky differ from other whiskies?
Japanese whisky is made with barley that's been malted using hot water, whereas most other whiskies are made with barley that has been malted using cold water. This difference in production creates a more complex flavour profile for Japanese whisky. Additionally, the distillation process for Japanese whisky is much longer than for other whiskies. And finally, the aging process for Japanese whisky takes place in oak barrels that have been previously used to age bourbon or sherry, which contributes to the unique flavour profile of Japanese whisky.Can you drink Japanese whisky with ice?
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to Japanese whisky. Personally, we find adding ice to Japanese whiskey can water it down and muffle its unique flavour profile, but everyone is different so you might want to experiment and see what you prefer.What can you mix with Japanese whisky?
Most people think that Japanese whisky is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, and we'd have to agree with this. However, we also think it would make a nice change of pace to mix it with a smoky bourbon like Maker's Mark or with an intense single malt Scotch like Laphroaig. The possibilities are endless!
