Before we get to our reviews of two Japanese whiskies from the Ohishi Distillery, let’s find out more about the fine folks that make it and how they make it. Under normal circumstances, this is where we cut and paste information taken directly from the distillery’s website, but […]
We’re no strangers to Suntory’s Hibiki range of blended Japanese whiskies. For several years, their 12 year old expression was the only game in town, but then in mid 2014, they unleashed their 17 and 21 year old expressions on the American market. All three are beautifully made […]
The honorable G-LO-san and I recently experienced the serenity and harmony that is a well known Japanese whisky. Once the musing started, we found ourselves immersed in tranquility as we became one with nature and its beauty in a glass of the “water of life”. Then the kids […]
On May 8, 2014, Miracle Max and I attended an event in New York called “The Art of Hibiki. A Blend of 24 Seasons”, the official launch of Hibiki 17 and Hibiki 21 in the United States. Much like last year’s Suntory 90th Anniversary event at the Noguchi […]
On Friday October 18th, 2013, The Whisky Woman and I had the following chat via text messaging while she waited for her ANA flight to take off from JFK (she was headed to Japan for a vacation with her husband)… Whisky Woman (WW): Holy shit – they’re serving Hibiki […]
Suntory Named “Distiller of the Year” for the Third Year in a Row at the 2013 International Spirits Challenge The 2013 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 16 in London. Suntory Liquors Limited was awarded “Distiller of the Year,” an annual honor bestowed […]
“Well, ring-a-ding-ding! We are really in for a Suntory Fun Time!” – Limpd On Tuesday, May 14th, Limpd and I took the day off from work and headed up to New York City for an event called “The Art of Japanese Whisky Through The Art of Isamu Nogucho”. This […]
Suntory Whisky Marks 90th Anniversary On the road to its centennial, the House of Suntory Whisky marks its 90th anniversary of whisky making. Inspired by heritage and innovation, this richly experienced House dared to make Japanese Whisky a reality by tirelessly reinventing whisky to create a true form […]
I don’t know if it was the exotic factor or the fact that I am intrigued by Japan in general, but when I noticed the Yamazaki table at our first Extravaganza event, I immediately walked over to give their whisky a try (one does not run at The […]
Here at “It’s just the booze dancing…”, we LOVE our Japanese whisky! The words “Suntory Fun Time!” are said on numerous occasions during our many whisk(e)y drinking sessions. Last Tuesday evening, Limpd and I met up with Yossi (founder of the Jewish Single Malt Whisky Society) for a […]
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