On Thursday, Suntory Whisky Toki has launched its first limited-edition expression, Toki Black, which blends Hakushu Peated malt and Hakushu Grain for a lightly smoky profile. The Japanese whisky is ...

Time is a key ingredient in any whisky, not only in a liquid’s maturation, but also in everything from the trees that provide wood for casks, to a whiskymaker’s story, to its homeland’s history. This ...

In Japan, the whisky highball is a mixed drink with a social ritual that moves easily from smoky izakayas and jazz cafés to convenience stores and, yes, even vending machines. Its rise tracks with the ...

For years, Japanese whisky has mystified and intrigued Westerners. As a category, it has frequently been measured in comparison to Scotch, rather than American bourbon or rye, but more pure and ...

This is the second batch of Fist of the North Star whisky from Whisky Mew. The first batch came out in 2020 and featured Kenshiro and Raoh. Aside from the labels, the two whiskies are different brands ...

But what’s the difference? As with many things in alcohol, it comes down just as much to tradition as it does to the technical way the whiskey is distilled. The short version is this: the spelling of ...