From Cask to Legend｜Mars Komagatake 1986 – Revival of the Mountain
Image taken from Mars Komagatake Distillery https://www.hombo.co.jp/visiting/komagatake/ A phoenix rising from alpine slumber.Mars Komagatake 1986 isn’t just a whisky—it’s a revival tale. Born in the shadow of the Central Alps and resurrected...
Terroir & Craft｜Hakushu Distillery – The Forest’s Whisper in Japanese Whisky
A Forest, Not Just a DistilleryNestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps on Mt. Kaikomagatake’s slopes, Hakushu Distillery—Suntory’s “forest distillery”—was founded in 1973 specifically for its pristine environment . Surrounded...
Terroir & Craft｜Akkeshi Distillery – Where Fog, Peat, and Mizunara Speak
In Japan’s ever-growing world of whisky, Akkeshi Distillery stands out as one of the most exciting new voices. Located on the windswept eastern coast of Hokkaido, this Japanese coastal whisky...
From Cask to Legend｜Ichiro’s Malt Joker – The End and Beginning of a Deck
The Joker isn’t just another card.At Ichiro’s Malt, it represents both conclusion and rebirth—an embodiment of chance, legacy, and the alchemy of cask. This is the story of one bottle...
From Cask to Legend｜Yamazaki 18 – The Quiet Voice of Prestige
A whisky not shouted, but whispered.Yamazaki 18 isn’t just aged—it’s composed, refined, and revered. In every drop lies a quiet legend, crafted by time, shaped by sherry and Mizunara oak, and...
Shizuoka Distillery
Image taken from Shizuoka Distillery https://shizuoka-distillery.jp/ 🎬 The Story Behind｜Shizuoka Distillery – Where Dreams Ignite in the Mountains Some distilleries are born of legacy. Others, of location.But Shizuoka Distillery was...
Yoichi Distillery
🎬 The Story Behind｜Yoichi Distillery – Where Smoke Meets Soul Prologue: A Dream Rooted in the North In 1934, in the coastal town of Yoichi on Japan’s northernmost island, a...
Kanosuke Distillery
🎬The Story Behind｜Kanosuke Distillery – A Legacy Distilled by Heart and Sea The Call of Legacy & the Sea From the moment he tasted his first sip, fourth-generation master blender...
Terroir & Craft｜Chichibu Distillery – Where Precision Meets Passion in the Mountains of Saitama
Tucked away in the dramatic folds of Saitama’s mountain ranges, Chichibu Distillery is a small-scale powerhouse. Born of deep craftsmanship, local pride, and relentless precision, this is the story of...
Yamazaki Distillery
A Journey Begins at the Source Where mist meets oak and time slows down — welcome to the world of Japanese whisky. Nestled in forests, perched by rivers, or cradled...