Astor wines and spirits9/7/2023 ![]() You can definitely use Japanese whisky in cocktails. Overall, the style of Japanese whisky runs the gamut, from peated to sherry cask-influenced, to light and floral. As it stands now, some bottles include whisky imported from other countries into the blend, but these are starting to be labeled as world whiskies. Recently, regulations have been put into place which should become law over the next few years to properly define Japanese whisky. How is it different from other types of whisky? Blending is very important in Japanese whisky, as many distilleries make different types of whisky which are married together by the master blender before bottling. Single malts and blends are the main styles made, using pot and column stills and aged in a variety of barrel types, including ex-bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and Japanese mizunara oak. Japanese whisky is most similar to scotch whisky in terms of its production methods. Some Japanese whisky is made from rice or corn sometimes it can be a blend of malted barley, rice, and/or corn, depending on the preference of the distillery. This can lend a smoky taste with a lighter flavor profile. Japanese whisky is made from malted barley, which can be peated, borrowing some techniques used in Scottish whisky. That latter, Mizunara, is native to Japan and, therefore, can contribute to the flavor of Japanese whisky, too. Other times they have been aged in Mizunara oak, which imparts something of a sandalwood flavor. Some of them have had bourbon, or at times, they use sherry casks. ![]() Most Japanese whiskies are aged in wood casks. It ranges from a pale gold, almost straw-like color, to a rich amber. Japanese whisky can be lighter in color, typically, than other whiskeys you may have encountered before, such as Scotch whisky. For a good bet under $50, try the Mars Shinshu Iwai Japanese Whisky. If you can snag a bottle, you won’t be disappointed. It’s aged in a combination of cask types, resulting in a fruity, spicy, and oaky single malt whisky that is best sipped on its own. © 2023 Beam Suntory, Inc., Merchandise Mart, 222 W.Yamazaki 12-Year-Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky isn’t exactly a cheap bottle of Japanese whisky, but it’s arguably the best. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60654 ![]() © 2023 Beam Suntory, Inc., Merchandise Mart, 222 W. Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms and Conditions, Financial Information,ĭo Not Sell My Personal Information/Cookie Settings Shielded from the world’s prying eyes, deep in the fertile ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’, and only ever produced in small, precious batches, Glen Garioch is a rare find indeed, but warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt, non chill-filtered as nature intended, with a wholesome maltiness, honeyed sweetness and delicious creamy texture to savour. One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland – and its most easterly – Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in these parts) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, ever since 1797. We made the trip over the pond to pay a visit to one of Glen Garioch’s fervent supporters in the US and talked to Sales Manager and whisky lover Nima Ansari. In 2012 we partnered with Astor and together hand selected a single cask from our archives, a bourbon cask distilled in 1997, now sold exclusively in store and online with Astor. In the city, Astor are known for their excellent and friendly service, encouraging clients to discover and try something new as well as hosting regular tastings both in store and in their new purpose built Astor Centre. Their policy has always been to embrace unconventional thinking and independent behaviour a trait that is reflected in their broad selection and one that we here at Glen Garioch can identify with. ![]() Over the coming weeks and months we’ll be bringing you stories from some of the very best specialist whisky shops around the world.Īstor Wines & Spirits has been serving New York’s Greenwich Village since 1946, an extraordinarily long time for a city that changes at such a fast pace. “Astor are known for their excellent and friendly service” ![]()
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