Japanese whiskies became increasingly popular overseas after Suntory’s high-end Yamazaki products, Nikka Whisky Distilling Co.’s signature brand Taketsuru and other spirits won awards at ...
The tide began to turn in 2001 when the Nikka distillery's Yoichi 10 Year Old was awarded Whisky Magazine's prestigious "Best of the Best" award. From that point, interest in Japanese whisky ...
Today sees a different scenario indeed. Thanks to the success of established brands such as Yamazaki, Hibiki and Nikka, (which celebrated its 90th anniversary this year) the reputation – and sales – ...