10 great whiskeys from Japan

If Bill Murray drinks it, it must be good. Hibiki is the Japanese whiskey that the actor drinks in his movie Lost in Translation. And if this is not enough reason for you to own a bottle, the great taste will convince you.

The Japanese whiskey has even overtaken the world famous Scotish whiskey in quality and taste. The Japanese should not be underestimated. The Yamazaki whiskey is another award-winning whiskey which you have to try at least once in your life.

The Yoichi whiskey has just like the other Japanese Whiskeys an individual taste and an unique origin. It comes from Hokkaido, specifically from the oldest distillery. Oldschool and great.

Another Nikka whiskey is the Taketsuru. It is 17 years old and just as intense in flavor. The notes of toffee, mocha and hazelnut make the taste experience even more mature.

Another classic is the Hakushu Single Malt. It is similar to the Yamazaki Whisky since both are a single malt. However special about this one is the delicate and fruity note.

Finally here is the hot deal. This Japanese whiskey can be purchased for only £629.95. But it even gets better. In Hong Kong, a whiskey of this brand was sold for $ 118.500. The cheapest you can get is a few $ 100. And let it be said that it is worth it.

The reason that the Karuizawa whiskeys sell for such high prices is simple. The distillery is no longer active, so it is "silent", which makes the whiskey a rarity.

Whiskey in Japan can get very old, but there are also some new ones. Ichiro is the latest whiskey brand in Japan and already has a stunning reputation. After all, the producers come from a legendary family whose drinks heritage can be traced back to the 17th century.

In case you're wondering why whiskey is such a big thing in Japan. The whiskey history goes back almost 100 years. The first whiskey distillers began to manufacture in the 1930s and since then has become a form of art. This Hanyu whiskey is another result of this art.

In addition to the award-winning, internationally acclaimed whiskeys from Japan, there are also a few local gourmet whiskeys. The Japanese call them 'ji whiskey' (which translates to "local whiskey"). This White Oak is one of the top-ji whiskey in the country.