Produced by the oldest whisky distillery in Japan, Yamazaki 12 Years Old sets the standard for an entire whisky category. A combination of unique terroir, a legendary water source, and thoughtful ...

Last week hummus and yoga were “in”, and while they’re not out yet, there’s a new top dog in Popularville: Japanese Whisky. Notice the spelling — that’s whisky with a -y, like Scotch whisky, not ...

What makes a whisky bottle popular? The obvious answer is the quality of the liquid within. Another answer is the story behind the whisky, and how it came to be. However, the above points need to be ...

When it comes to the world of Japanese whisky, two things are largely true: They are beloved by the world whiskey cognoscenti, but still largely a mystery to the bourbon-chugging rank and file. Even ...

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David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits reviewer, writer, entrepreneur, and Tony-nominated producer. A Kentucky native, Kentucky Colonel, and Forbes 30 Under 30 listmaker, his passion for drinks ...