Whisky

Speaking of Karuizawa, it's truly a legend. When it comes to its unique approach to cask selection, it can be seen as both intricate and straightforward.

Ah, when we talk about Karuizawa, the label "heavy sherry" is simply unavoidable. It's actually quite simple to explain; let me give you an analogy. First, let's talk about what "sherry style" is.

Indeed, a key factor behind Karuizawa whisky's legendary status lies in its ingredients. In fact, the main barley it used was not locally grown in Japan.

This question needs to be looked at from two perspectives: Karuizawa as a tourist resort, and Karuizawa as a legendary whisky. The times when they gained international popularity are actually quite di...

Yes, it's absolutely fair to say it was neglected, and not just a little. Let's put it this way: the Karuizawa whisky of today and yesterday are two completely different worlds.

Haha, that's a great question! The term "Ghost Distillery" is actually quite common in whisky circles. Let me explain it to you in plain language.

Ah, you've hit on a fascinating question, especially mentioning Karuizawa – that's a textbook example. Let me break down the intricacies of this, it's quite interesting.

Ah, it's quite a pity when you talk about this. Simply put, Karuizawa was a victim of unfortunate timing, collapsing in the darkness just before the dawn.

The Karuizawa Distillery was founded in 1955. The company that established it was called "Daikoku Budoshu Co., Ltd." (大黑葡萄酒株式会社). You might not have heard of this company, as it primarily produced win...

Haha, that's a great question! It's like discussing two martial arts masters from the same school, yet with vastly different styles. One is a long-established grandmaster, focused on artistic concepti...

Simply put, the American market's perception of Japanese whisky is a bit complex, a mix of "love and respect, but also a little complaint." You can understand it as a combination of the following imag...

Hello there, this topic really gets me going! It's fascinating, like an apprentice surpassing the master and giving them new ideas. We all know that the Japanese initially went to Scotland to "learn t...

Hey buddy, you've hit the nail on the head with this question. Popular Japanese whiskies like Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Yoichi are now fetching exorbitant prices, and naturally, counterfeits are rampant, ...

Let me put it this way: you can imagine the collecting market for Japanese whisky and Scotch whisky as two different types of stocks in the stock market: one is a hot tech stock, and the other is a st...

Hey, when it comes to investing in Japanese whisky, there's a lot to talk about. In recent years, it's become incredibly popular, with prices skyrocketing.

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...