Japanese whisky

Suntory's flagship spirit

Japanese whisky is whisky produced in Japan, typically following Scottish methods but with distinctive character.

Japanese distilleries have won international acclaim since the early 2000s, and premium bottles now command high prices.

The spelling without the 'e' follows Scottish convention: Yamazaki is one of the most sought-after Japanese whiskies.

Related
  • SuntoryJapanese beverage conglomerate
  • maltSprouted grain for brewing
  • peatWaterlogged decomposed vegetation
  • oakQuercus genus member
  • barrelHooped cylindrical vessel

charred oak · highball · on the rocks · Tokyo · Kyoto · water of life · distillery · amber · smooth · tasting notes · craftsmanship · blend · single malt · aged · cask · umami · izakaya · rice

Categories
Opposites
geographic origin

Japanese whiskyScotch whisky

Scottish distilled grain spirit

bourbon · Irish whiskey · Kentucky bourbon · Canadian whisky · Tennessee whiskey

spirit type

Japanese whiskysake

Purpose or interest

shochu · vodka · tequila · rum · gin

beverage category

Japanese whiskygreen tea

Unoxidized Camellia sinensis infusion

water · milk · soft drinks · fruit juice

Family

Japan, Japanese, whisky, whiskey, whiskies

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG