Suntory Melded Five Incredible Japanese Whiskies Into a Single Jaw-Dropping Blend

Suntory Hibiki whisky was first released in 1989 and has since developed a reputation as the archetype of balance, the characteristic that makes Japanese whisky so exceptional. You may recognize the broad-shouldered cylindrical bottle from the film Lost in Translation, as peddled by Bill Murray. But the new Hibiki 40 is another animal. I was on … Read more

Suntory Just Re-Released Two Rare Fan Favorite Bottles for a Short Time

It’s not every day that the House of Suntory rolls out a new expression of age statement single malt. The biggest name in Japanese whisky recently announces not one, but two such expressions—and then some. It’s all part of the 2024 Tsukuriwake Series: a set of four bottlings showcasing the sheer variety of flavor quarried … Read more

Dewar’s Rare New Scotch Takes Inspiration From Our Favorite Japanese Whiskies

Dewer’s focuses on innovation with the release of Double Double 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish. As ultra-premium blended whisky and Japanese whisky continue to grow in popularity, the new bottle brings together the distilling traditions of Japan and Scotland. The International Wine and Spirits Record (IWSR) predicts that luxury blends will continue to grow at … Read more