The Nuances Between Japanese And Western Whisk(e)y
Here, we will highlight some of the general nuances between each of the world?s main whisk(e)y producers and take a look at what the Japanese do differently, adding onto the world?s whisky market.
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Japan?s foray into commercial whisky distillation began in 1923 when Suntory?s founder Shinjiro Torii founded the Yamazaki Distillery on the edges of Kyoto prefecture, in a region referred to in the past as ?Minaseno?. Compared to the western world, Japan is a late bloomer with its history only going back to the early 20th century. In comparison, the Scotch whisky giant Chivas Regal traces its heritage back to the 18th century with the founding of the Strathisla distillery. However, despite its short history, Japanese whiskies have gained international recognition and popularity in recent years. In 2001 Nikka won ?Best of the Best? at Whisky Magazine?s Awards with its 10-year Yoichi Single malt, planting the spotlight firmly on Japanese whisky. Understandably, it prompts the question, what exactly differentiates Japanese whisky from those of the western world"
Whisky or whiskey"
Before getting into the down and dirty, it would be appropriate to clarify that even in the western world, there exist many distinctions between each country?s whisk(e)y. Whisky, in the old days, was spelt without the ?e? in both Scotland and Ireland. However, in the late 1800s, four ...
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Image Credit: Unsplash
Japan?s foray into commercial whisky distillation began in 1923 when Suntory?s founder Shinjiro Torii founded the Yamazaki Distillery on the edges of Kyoto prefecture, in a region referred to in the past as ?Minaseno?. Compared to the western world, Japan is a late bloomer with its history only going back to the early 20th century. In comparison, the Scotch whisky giant Chivas Regal traces its heritage back to the 18th century with the founding of the Strathisla distillery. However, despite its short history, Japanese whiskies have gained international recognition and popularity in recent years. In 2001 Nikka won ?Best of the Best? at Whisky Magazine?s Awards with its 10-year Yoichi Single malt, planting the spotlight firmly on Japanese whisky. Understandably, it prompts the question, what exactly differentiates Japanese whisky from those of the western world"
Whisky or whiskey"
Before getting into the down and dirty, it would be appropriate to clarify that even in the western world, there exist many distinctions between each country?s whisk(e)y. Whisky, in the old days, was spelt without the ?e? in both Scotland and Ireland. However, in the late 1800s, four ...
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