Whiskey Around the World: Japanese Whisky

Our annual content series, Whiskey Around the World, is a celebration of everyone’s favorite spirit—whiskey!

Considered one of the finest whiskies available, Japanese whisky has been around since the late 1800s. The world-class beverage started being commercially produced around 1924, and its market size is now expected to reach $9.32 billion by 2032.

As part of our Whisky Around the World annual content series, we bring you four examples of this unique, world-class spirit.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Anniversary Edition

Inspired by the brand’s relentless pursuit of quality, ingenuity and expressiveness, the bottle features a limited edition design, while the whisky itself boasts a honey-like sweetness with hints of candied orange peel and white chocolate.

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Nikka Coffey Grain

Predominantly made from corn, this signature-grain whisky was released in 2012. It is distilled in a Coffey still, then matured in old casks such as refilled, remade and re-charred casks originally made from American oak.

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Yamazaki 25 Years Old

Suntory’s flagship single-malt whisky, Yamazaki Whisky comes from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. The range of Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve — 12, 18 and 25 years old — each feature carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak.

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Yoichi Single Malt

Released in 2016, this no-age-statement expression is a permanent product that captures the authentic style of Yoichi malts. Its bottling process vats various malt whiskies together, creating a delicate balance between peaty, smokey, and fruity aromas.