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Oak Casks & Aging Whisky
Last Updated: 2/12/2021 Without oak aging, there is no whisky. Bottled spirit won’t develop into whisky with age. It will remain basically the same. Storage… Read More »Oak Casks & Aging Whisky
How is Whisky Made?
The production process of whisky is unique to the spirits world. The combined requirements of a starchy cereal grain mash AND oak aging make it… Read More »How is Whisky Made?
What is Whisky?
Last Updated 10/15/2020 Produced around the globe– whisky is one of the world’s great spirits. It’s dark, rich, often strong, and exclusively grain-based. Oak aging… Read More »What is Whisky?
Fukano Vault Reserve 2: 2018 Rice Whisky
Last Updated 9/15/2020 Fukano Vault Reserve 2 is the one of four limited release whiskies exported in 2018 from the craft distillery. Like the other… Read More »Fukano Vault Reserve 2: 2018 Rice Whisky
Fukano Whisky 6000
Fukano 6000- Kumamoto Rice Whisky Last Updated 9/13/2020 Fukano 6000 is one of four limited release whiskies exported in 2018 from the craft distillery. It’s… Read More »Fukano Whisky 6000
Fukano Jikan – Japanese Rice Whisky
Fukano Jikan – Kumamoto Whisky Last Updated 9/11/2020 Fukano Jikan is one of four limited release whiskies exported in 2018 from the craft distillery. It’s… Read More »Fukano Jikan – Japanese Rice Whisky
Mars Iwai Tradition: Review and Price Comparison
Last Updated: 10/23/2020 Mars Iwai Tradition is one of the best values in the Japanese whisky market. In this post, we’ll discuss why this is… Read More »Mars Iwai Tradition: Review and Price Comparison
Mars Iwai Whisky
Mars Iwai Blended Whisky from Mars Shinshu Last Updated: 10/23/2020 Mars Iwai is produced by Mars Whisky of Nagano. This Bourbon-esque blended whisky is made… Read More »Mars Iwai Whisky
Akashi Single Malt Whisky: White Oak
Last Updated: 2/5/2021 If you’re looking for a real whisky from Japan that’s not crazy expensive, Akashi Single Malt is one to look out for.… Read More »Akashi Single Malt Whisky: White Oak