Tag: Ichiro’s Malt
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Reading Japanese whisky awards without being misled
Gold medals and ‘world’s best’ claims cover Japanese whisky labels. Here is what WWA, ISC, IWSC and TWSC awards actually…
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Cask strength Japanese whisky: what the number means
What cask strength means on a Japanese whisky label, why Japan’s climate moves the number, and which bottles are genuinely…
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Ichiro’s Malt and Grain: world blend or Japanese whisky?
Ichiro’s Malt and Grain is labelled World Blended Whisky, not Japanese whisky. Here is why, what is in the blend,…
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Is Narita duty free actually cheaper for Japanese whisky?
Narita duty free wins on travel-exclusive bottles and convenience, not price. Here is what is on the shelf, what it…
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Hanyu distillery and the Card Series: Japan’s ghost whisky
How a closed Saitama distillery, 400 rescued casks and a set of playing-card labels became the most valuable name in…