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Let's put it this way: Hibiki 30-year-old whisky is less a whisky and more a "work of art in time" or a "liquid antique." Scarcity is ingrained in its very essence.

When it comes to the auction record of Yamazaki 50-year, it's truly a legendary figure in the whisky world. The current highest publicly known auction record was set in 2018 at a Bonhams auction in Ho...

You've hit the nail on the head with that question. Japanese whisky has indeed been incredibly popular in recent years, with prices skyrocketing.

This is actually a double-edged sword. For small breweries, there are both benefits and drawbacks. Let me break it down for you. You can imagine this like opening a restaurant.

Let's put it this way, it's the same principle as speculating on sneakers or designer bags. In a nutshell: It became popular too quickly, production couldn't keep up, prices were driven sky-high, and ...

Talking about this topic is actually quite interesting. Before 2021, Japanese whisky was essentially "running naked" internationally, with little special protection, leading to a chaotic market filled...

Okay, let me break this down for you, trying to explain it like we're just chatting. Simply put, if we only compare "tariffs," then the tariff on whiskey is much lower than on sake.

Hello, talking about the export market for Japanese whisky is quite an interesting topic. While people used to primarily associate whisky with Scotland, Japanese whisky has now become a globally sough...

Ah, this is an excellent question! Many people have this doubt because the situation with Japanese whisky is indeed a bit special. Simply put: It didn't exist before, but it does now.

Haha, that's an excellent question! When I first started drinking Japanese whisky, like many others, I was completely confused by this issue and ended up wasting quite a bit of money.

Okay, let's talk about this. Before 2021, the Japanese whisky market was a bit like the "Wild West" – quite chaotic. Why do I say that? Because at the time, there were no clear legal definitions for "...

Ah, you've hit on a very interesting and somewhat chaotic phenomenon in the Japanese whisky world from a few years back. I'll try to explain it in plain language.

Alright, let's talk about this. You can imagine Scotch whisky as a "prestigious old family" with centuries of traditions, while Japanese whisky is more like a "newly established nobility" that has onl...

This is an excellent question! Many people find Japanese whisky bottles beautiful but can't quite articulate why. In fact, there's a complete aesthetic logic behind it, and I'll try to explain it in s...

Alright, let me tell you about this. In Japan, gifting whiskey isn't as simple as just bringing a bottle; there are many subtleties and cultural meanings behind it.

That's a fascinating question. Connecting Japanese whisky with "Wabi-Sabi" isn't about it having a specific "Wabi-Sabi taste," but rather about describing a feeling and a philosophy.

嗨，朋友！聊到日本威士忌和日本料理（和食）的搭配，这可是个越来越有意思的话题。以前大家总觉得吃日本菜就该配清酒，但现在，越来越多的人发现，原来日本威士忌跟和食才是“真爱”。我来跟你分享一些我的经验和看法，保证不复杂，一听就懂。 为什么日本威士忌和和食这么配？ 首先你想想，日本威士忌是在什么样的环境下诞生的？它的酿造者们，骨子里就带着那种追求“和谐、平衡、细腻”的日本精神。

Ah, speaking of the drama "Massan," it was truly a phenomenal example. But first, a small correction: it was actually an NHK morning drama (Asadora), not a Taiga drama.

When it comes to this, there's a lot to talk about. This matter can be viewed on two levels: one is what new things it directly brought to cocktail menus, and the other is the 'spirit' behind it, whic...

That's an interesting question. Let me tell you my understanding; don't overthink it. It's actually a bit like the dining and drinking culture in China, but with some differences.