10 Things You Need to Know About Japanese Whisky

If you're not drinking Japanese whisky, you're missing out. Here's why.

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Japanese whisky isn't just having a moment in the sun; the spirit has been here, shining, and it's here to stay. Japan's first distillery, the Yamazaki distillery, has been producing lovely whiskies since 1923, and has ushered in the currrent era of Japanese whiskies—an era where the spirit has took its rightful place at the top. 

If you're looking for a primer on the wildly popular whisky, look no futher. We spoke to Neyah White, Brand Ambassador for Suntory Whisky about the spirit's swelling popularity, what makes it different, and why it's the whisky on the tip of everybody's tongue. Kanpai! 

10. Japanese whisky makers are highly competitive with each other.

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9. Japanese whisky is popular in Europe.

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8. Bob Harris is real.

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7. The Highball is king in Japan.

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6. Blends are at the heart of Japanese whisky.

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5. Whisky lovers love Japanese whisky.

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4. Japanese whisky is not trying to take the place of scotch.

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The Japanese love whisky.

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2. Japanese whisky is not a new thing.

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1. It's not made from rice.

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