Japan

What is Sake?

Travel Distilled explains what the Japanese drink sake is, its history, how it’s made, its serving rituals, cultural significance, and more.

Shibui 15-Year-Old Japanese whisky sherry-cask finished bottle and box

Shibui Sherry Cask Japanese Whisky

Shibui single grain 15-year-old Japanese whisky is made by the Masahiro Distillery and matured in casks that previously contained fino and manzanillo sherries.

Shibui Japanese whisky Pure Malt label detail back

Shibui Pure Malt Japanese Whisky

Shibui Pure Malt Japanese Whisky is an 86 proof whisky from Niigata and matured in ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks and finished in mizunara oak.

Hatozaki Japanese Whisky

The Kaikyo Distillery, famous for its sake production, has now released its first two whiskies for its 100th anniversary, a Hatozaki Blended and a Pure Malt.

Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks

Travel Distilled reviews The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks, covering sake, shochu, whisky, beer, wine, cocktails, liqueurs and other drinks.

Close-up of the label of a bottle of Roku Gin from Japan

Roku Japanese Gin Review

Travel Distilled reviews Roku Gin, a craft gin from Japan.

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Whisky

Travel Distilled reviews the ultimate guide to Japanese whisky by Brian Ashcraft, an expert in whisky and Japanese culture, with over 100 Japanese whisky reviews.