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Japan's Whisky Revolution

Japan's Whisky Revolution

An overview of how Japan’s whisky scene has expanded from pioneering houses to a diverse new generation redefining craft, climate and flavour.
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A Look at Old & Rare Japanese Whisky

A Look at Old & Rare Japanese Whisky

With more than 100 years of whisky-making history in Japan, what are the old and rare bottles that collectors look for?
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The Whisky Exchange: 2025 In Review

The Whisky Exchange: 2025 In Review

It's been another year of discovering fantastic new whiskies. See which ones were the stand-outs in our look back at 2025.
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Karuizawa Once in a Lifetime

Karuizawa Once in a Lifetime

Writer Dave Broom looks at Karuizawa Once in a Lifetime, a very special final bottling from the cult closed Japanese distillery.
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A guide to whisky casks

A guide to whisky casks

Discover the types of cask used in whisky maturation and uncover the science behind ageing spirits in wooden casks
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Whisky-making countries we're excited about

Whisky-making countries we're excited about

There's never been a better time to discover a new country and a new favourite bottle
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Should you put ice in your whisky?

Should you put ice in your whisky?

Amardeep Grewal looks at the science, history and culture of the classic whisky on the rocks
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A guide to lost distilleries

A guide to lost distilleries

Get to know the world's lost distilleries and the never-to-be-repeated whiskies that survive them.
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A guide to Chichibu distillery

A guide to Chichibu distillery

Discover the leader of the next generation of Japanese distilling
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Discover Karuizawa

Discover Karuizawa

Explore the history and legacy of Karuizawa distillery
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The Art of the Highball

The Art of the Highball

Whisky served long, with ice and soda, is an essential part of Japanese drinking culture
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A guide to Japanese whisky

A guide to Japanese whisky

The history of Japanese whisky, including Suntory, Nikka, Karuizawa and more
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