By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Japanese Whiskey

(ja-puh-neez wiss-kee)
DEFINITION

Japanese Whiskey

Japanese whiskey is a light, Scotch style liquor that is mashed, fermented, distilled, aged for at least 3 years and bottled in Japan. Unlike other types of whiskey, it has a delicate floral taste and it must be made using malted grains. Japanese whiskey is often double distilled and includes mineral rich water from Japanese springs. It can be aged in a mix of American, Spanish and native Mizunara oak.

Did you know? The Japanese whiskey industry has evolved its own distinct practices and ules, but it was founded by men like Masataka Taketsuru, who traveled to Scotland to learn the art of distilling.

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