Tag: Suntory
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Japanese grain whisky: who makes it and why it matters
Only three sites make most of Japan’s grain whisky. How Chita, Nikka’s Coffey stills and Kirin’s Fuji Gotemba differ, and…
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Yamazaki Refill Spanish Oak arrives in Japan on November 24
Suntory’s limited Yamazaki Refill Spanish Oak, matured only in refill Spanish oak casks, goes on sale in Japan on November…
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Buying Japanese whisky at auction without getting burned
Real auction houses versus risky marketplaces, how Suntory fights counterfeits, and what a bottle actually costs after fees and shipping.
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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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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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Where to buy Japanese whisky in Tokyo
A shop-by-shop guide to buying Japanese whisky in Tokyo: specialty bottle stores, department stores, Bic Camera, the lottery system, and…
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Is Japanese whisky still a good investment in 2026?
Japanese whisky secondary prices fell hard after 2022. What the correction means for collectors, flippers and ordinary buyers in 2026.
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Visiting Yamazaki distillery: how the tour and lottery work
Yamazaki is reservation-only in 2026, with guided tours run by lottery. How the system works, what the tour shows, and…