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Top Japanese whiskies to try

Japanese whiskies are a distinctive style of whisky. They use the traditional scotch way but innovated heavily to create their unique distinctive style. Japanese whiskies are generally light and floral in taste, with hints of fruit, spice, and nuts. The Japanese whisky industry has grown in the recent years so a lot to look forward to. In this list a wide variety of Japanese whiskies.

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Whisky named Nikka Coffey Grain

NikkaCoffey Grain

Flag of Japan Japan

woody • fruity

€40

3.5
Best overall | Expect light and sweet notes because of the main ingredient: corn. If you are a fan of bourbon this might be a good entry into the Japanese market.
Whisky named Hibiki Harmony

HibikiHarmony

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malty • fresh

€94

3.5
Best overall | An accessible but authentic whisky. Sweet and nutty with a hint of almond, dried fruit and coconut.
Whisky named Yamazaki 12 years

Yamazaki12 years

Flag of Japan Japan

fruity • malty

€176

4.1
Best luxury | A peaty and woody whisky. If you have a higher budget this one is definitely worth it.
Whisky named Nikka From the Barrel

NikkaFrom the Barrel

Flag of Japan Japan

fruity • malty

€53

4.2
Best Starter | A flagship whisky from Nikka with many of their typical flavours. Very approachable and interesting.
Whisky named Nikka Days

NikkaDays

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€25

4.6
Budget conscious | New to the Japanese whiskies? This is a good entry into the market. Experience fruity and toasty grain flavours.
Whisky named Akashi White Oak

AkashiWhite Oak

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malty • fruity

€23

2.9
Budget conscious | Taste malty, citrus and oaky flavours. It's an interesting innovative blend. Although according to the "EU rules" not a whisky, but definitely worth a try.
Whisky named Togouchi 12 years

Togouchi12 years

Flag of Japan Japan

€96

Underrated | Full of flvaours and a good age for a japanese whisky. Fruity, spicy and a hint of smoke.
Whisky named Chita The Chita Grain

ChitaThe Chita Grain

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€48

4
Light | This grain whisky is delicate and light with a fruity spirit which makes for its sweetness.
Whisky named Nikka Coffey Malt

NikkaCoffey Malt

Flag of Japan Japan

malty • woody

€45

4.3
Interesting | More complex to the Nikka Coffey Grain mentioned earlier. A rich and fruity flavour profile.
Whisky named Mars Maltage Cosmo

MarsMaltage Cosmo

Flag of Japan Japan

malty • spicy

€72

3
Interesting | With botterscotch on the nose and a fruity character expect a profile similar to a traditional scotch.
Whisky named Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve

YamazakiDistiller's Reserve

Flag of Japan Japan

woody • malty

€89

4
A top notch single malt | Probably one of the better Japanese single malts you'll get in this price range.
Whisky named Nikka Yoichi Single Malt

NikkaYoichi Single Malt

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fresh • malty

€65

3.8
Peaty lover | This whisky is for the ones that like a peaty whisky. A floral and fruity whisky wrapped in a smoky blanket.