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In this episode of Cocktails with Friends, host Bob Cutler welcomes David Fleming, Executive Editor of Whisky Advocate, to talk all things whisky and give listeners a preview of the upcoming Whisky Fest in New York City. Together, they discuss must-try whiskies, insider tasting tips, and current trends shaping the whisky world. Whether you're a longtime whisky fan or just curious, this episode offers plenty of insights and advice for savoring and understanding the nuances of whisky. You don't want to miss WhiskyFest on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Tickets are still available at whiskyfest.com/newyork   Main Topics Covered An overview of Whisky Fest NYC and what attendees can expect The evolution of Whisky Fest since 1998 and its highlights Masterclasses and exclusive pours: the VIP experience Trends in whisky: American single malts, Japanese whiskies, and Irish single pots Whisky Advocate's Top 20 list and how they select the best each year Key Insights & Takeaways Daily Tasting Builds Your Palate: David shares why regular tasting is key for developing a refined palate and suggests starting with a sip a day. Exclusive Access at Whisky Fest: VIP attendees get early access to rare whiskies like Hibiki 21, Michter's 20 Year, Hakushu 12, and Elijah Craig 18, along with intimate masterclass sessions. Trends to Watch: American single malts and Irish single pots are gaining traction and offer unique styles distinct from traditional Scotch and bourbon. About the Guest: David Fleming is the executive editor at Whisky Advocate, where he oversees content for the leading industry magazine and helps bring Whisky Fest to life, one of the most prominent whisky events globally. Known for his expertise and enthusiasm, David gives listeners an inside look at whisky trends and tips for making the most of every tasting experience. Episode Index [00:00:00] - Introduction to Whisky Advocate and Whisky Fest NYC [00:01:10] - Meet David Fleming, executive editor of Whisky Advocate [00:01:50] - Details on Whisky Fest NYC: dates, tickets, and venue [00:02:30] - Growth of Whisky Fest and whisky's rise in popularity [00:03:20] - Exploring global whiskies: Scotch, Japanese, and more [00:05:40] - VIP benefits: early access and exclusive pours [00:06:30] - Rare Japanese whiskies featured at Whisky Fest [00:08:40] - Masterclass sessions and what attendees can expect [00:09:50] - Whisky trends: American single malts and Irish single pots [00:15:30] - Insights into Whisky Advocate's Top 20 list selection process [00:20:40] - Closing thoughts: whisky tasting tips and appreciation

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On this weeks The Last Drop, JB runs it solo to do a special Suntory 12yr old episode. First, JB pours some Hakushu 12, then on to Hibiki 12 & then Yamazaki 12. Then a little special opening of Suntory Crest 12yr Old. As always, sit back, turn your headphones up, don't stop, keep pouring & your balls will thank us. Head over to https://www.manscaped.com/ & use promo code at checkout 'TheLastDrop' to receive 20% off on all your purchases.  #Sponsored #ad

We have an update on Neo Anime Oasis! Also on tonight's news, changes with Love Live School Idol Festival, a manga about an American rock star gets a reprint, and JIMMY CHOO's Sailor Moon inspired shoes. Plus, International Anime Music Festival postpones, Japanese composer wins Best Global Music Album Grammy, and live action Neon Genesis Evangelion play ditches original characters for a new story? Meanwhile in Japan, revolving sushi has stopped at a big restaurant chain, Hakushu whisky goes into cans for highballs, and the nap chamber! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animejamsession/support

TILLBAKA MED AGENT COLD FINGER! Detta avsnitt är lyssnarnas! Fantastiska frågor som stöts, blöts och besvaras. Gör bra, ung whisky gammal whisky ointressant? Varför säljer mörk whisky bättre? Kan man rädda fat vars alkoholhalt sjunkit under 40 %? Rejält med julrim – äntligen – och svaret på hur man uttalar Hakushu. Dessutom veckans destilleri: Saburomaru. HAI! Retsina finns det tydligen mer än en av på Bolaget numera: https://www.systembolaget.se/sortiment/?q=retsina Vad var det i glaset? Jeroen körde på ”Tea time treat”, en Craigellachie från SMWS: https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/73769/craigellachie-2003-smws-4468 Mathias fortsatte peta i sig Davidsamples, denna gång en Hazelburn 12 YO, typ denna kanske: https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/206411/hazelburn-12-year-old David hade Bushmills 10 YO, en jättebra standardvirre: https://www.systembolaget.se/produkt/sprit/bushmills-single-malt-49901/ Betyder mörk färg mycket smak? Loch Dhu, en horribel whisky: http://tjederswhisky.se/loch-dhu/ Det där med slaving effect tas upp bland annat här: Lee, K.-Y. Monica, Alistair Paterson, John R. Piggott & Graeme D. Richardson, ”Origins of flavour in whiskies and a revised flavour wheel: a review”, Journal of The Institute of Brewing 107, nr. 5 (2001), s. 287–313: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/j.2050-0416.2001.tb00099.x Ung bra whisky kontra gammal En ganska generell reflektion om detta kan man hitta här: https://blog.thewhiskyexchange.com/2017/05/is-older-whisky-better/ Davids provning av vällagrad Mortlach från SMWS: https://tjederswhisky.se/en-galen-mortlachkkvintett/ Och så Hakushu – igen…tack som alltid Martin! Julerim! Kurt Olsson: https://www.svtplay.se/kurt-olssons-julkalender Får sprit som glidit under 40% användas för att blanda till whisky…? Jepp! Det där med cold fingering skriver cirka ingen om; Dr. Whisky skrev tydligen 2013 att han skulle komma att skriva om cold fingering, men inte gjorde han det när det väl kom till kritan: http://drwhisky.blogspot.com/2013/01/still-relevant.html Veckans destilleri: Saburomaru Hemsida: https://wakatsuru.co.jp/saburomaru/ Här lite kort om deras formgjutna kopparpannor: https://www.nomunication.jp/2019/06/17/wakatsuru-saburomaru-unveils-worlds-first-cast-pot-still/ Stefan van Euycken om Saburomaru: https://whiskymag.com/story/2-new-beginnings Se även här: https://www.japan-craft-spirits.com/saburomaru-distillery/details-of-saburomaru-distillery/ Här når du oss: En trea whisky på Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/entreawhisky) Maila till oss på hej@entreawhisky.se Davids blogg tjederswhisky.se (https://www.tjederswhisky.se) Följ oss på Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entreawhisky Bli medlem! https://entreawhisky.memberful.com/checkout?plan=74960

COMPUTER SAYS NO. Vi dyker rakt in i en veritabel karateduell om hur man uttalar ”Hakushu”. Gänget pratar mer om fatfyllning och hur gör man när man inte har råd att öppna flaskan? Bonus: smaknoter man INTE gillar. Veckans destilleri är Amrut. En runda plump, nån? Wi-Fi och Maslows behovskurva: https://www.joineduphealth.net/blog/is-wifi-an-inate-need Vad var det i glaset? David körde två Longrow 18, buteljerade 2016 respektive 2018: https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/111830/longrow-18-year-old https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/81670/longrow-18-year-old Mathias pimplade denna Port Charlotte från privatfat: https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/125619/port-charlotte-2004 Jeroen söp upp mer av Lars Cederbros samples, närmare bestämt Ohishi sherry cask: https://www.systembolaget.se/produkt/sprit/ohishi-4094601/ Just den på 42,3% finns inte i whiskybase men där finns ett par andra liknande: https://www.whiskybase.com/search?q=ohishi+sherry Hur uttalas Hakushu egentligen? Personen YYY på youtube säger ju Hack-shoo iallafall…? David spelade upp introt från den här videon i polemik mot Martin Linder, vår man i Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZZAN6zCUv0 Mer om fatfyllningsstyrka! OLA kan man läsa om till exempel här: https://www.marklittler.com/8-things-to-know-before-you-buy-a-cask/ Det finns också RLA, regauged litres of alcohol, som gäller när man mätt både alkoholhalt och mängd i ett givet fat… Smaknoter på sådant en inte gillar? Det här med Aflodal och bajs tog David tydligen upp även i avsnitt 45. Det Aflodal skrev var: ”Sin vana trogen är Talisker-nosen stum. Det luktar parfym och jordiga bajstoner, vädring släpper ut böcklingpastej. Väldigt attraktivt.” Underbart! https://spiritsnews.se/single-malts-of-westeros/ Davids smaknoter på ung jätterökig Kilkerran är inte sådant man normalt kanske skulle uppskatta i mat: https://tjederswhisky.se/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-2/ ”Jag har inte råd att öppna den…” Hur tänker ni lyssnare om detta månne? Vi är mycket nyfikna! Veckans destilleri: Amrut Hemsida: https://www.amrutdistilleries.com/ Destilleriet grundades 1948 men man började inte göra maltwhisky förrän på 1980-talet så där hade David fel. Däremot var han helt rätt ute vad gällde produktionsmängder faktiskt! Läs gärna också Uday Balajis text om Amrut: https://www.thewhiskyadvisor.com/post/amrutdistillery Amrut Intermediate Sherry: https://tjederswhisky.se/amrut-intermediate-sherry/ whisky.coms destilleripresentation är sevärd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaoyI-uys4E Här når du oss: En trea whisky på Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/entreawhisky) Maila till oss på hej@entreawhisky.se Davids blogg tjederswhisky.se (https://www.tjederswhisky.se) Följ oss på Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entreawhisky Bli medlem! https://entreawhisky.memberful.com/checkout?plan=74960

DAVID VÄCKER DOTTER! Vi riktigt gottar oss i en riktigt härlig fråga om fatfyllningsstyrka! Veckans ord är inte kokosboll utan KOKBOLL och veckans karatewhiskydestilleri är Hakushu. Och Mathias är nyrepad men inte snygg. Vad var det i glaset? Jeroen körde på Blind seal straight rye whiskey: https://www.systembolaget.se/produkt/sprit/blind-seal-5583102/ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/215887/blind-seal-straight-rye-whiskey Mathias hade denna Booker's som vi tackar den givmilda Tomas Andersson för: https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/216477/bookers-07-1-month-7-days WhiskyJason testar den i denna video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gmLteL6Ayk David körde på Ledaig 19 YO oloroso cask finish som det tydligen bara finns 2400 flarror av: https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/119684/ledaig-19-year-old Det här med fatfyllningsstyrka… Se, bland många möjliga texter att läsa, dessa (när Alexey Nearonov på whiskytalk.ru äntligen skriver grejer på engelska är det förresten PÅBJUDEN läsning, så vi börjar med den länken): http://whiskytalk.ru/nearonovenglish/whisky-mysteries-of-the-casks-filling-strength/ https://whiskymag.com/story/proof-of-entry http://whiskyscience.blogspot.com/2013/01/alcohol-strength.html http://www.whisky-news.com/En/reports/Entryproof.html https://theglenallachie.com/guest-blog-cask-filling-strength-do-variations-matter/ En spirit receiver warehouse vat, SRWV, kan ni se en bild på här förresten: https://whiskyexperts.net/whisky-cycle-eine-radreise-durch-schottland-von-uli-franz-folge-15/ Lite om fatstorlekar: https://blog.thewhiskyexchange.com/2019/08/understanding-cask-sizes/ Veckans ord: kokboll https://www.entreawhisky.se/108 http://whiskyscience.blogspot.com/2015/09/scottish-pot-still-variations.html De rejält feta kokbollarna på Pulteney distillerys pannor kan man titta på till exempel här: https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/interviews/five-minutes-with/16366/malcolm-waring-old-pulteney/ Veckans destilleri: Hakushu Hemsida: https://whisky.suntory.com/en/global/distilleries/hakushu Destilleriet grundades 1973. De galna pannorna som ser så olika ut: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2016/11/hakushu-distillery-in-pictures/?edition=asia Här når du oss: En trea whisky på Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/entreawhisky) Maila till oss på hej@entreawhisky.se Davids blogg tjederswhisky.se (https://www.tjederswhisky.se) Följ oss på Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entreawhisky Bli medlem! https://entreawhisky.memberful.com/checkout?plan=74960

Hakushu 12 Japanese Single Malt Whisky- Top Shelf. Not in the mood to listen. Check out my blog insteadLink-https://www.singlemaltlives.com/2022/06/the-hakushu-12-single-malt-japanese.html

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Connaissez-vous le Sakasa Goto ou encore le Ura Hakushu ? Et bien dans cet épisode je vous parle de rites funéraires, du monde des morts et de malédiction. Une fois n'est pas coutume, vous aurez aussi droit à une story time personnelle à la fin de l'épisode. Bon écoute et à bientôt !

We are venturing away from American Whiskey in an effort to expand our palates and appreciation for single malt whisky. Brandon from @TheDailyDram on Instagram stops in with a flight of Japanese Whiskies, including some of his favorites, Hakushu 12 Year and Yamasaki 18 Year. Brandon teaches us a little about the history of whisky in Japan as well as the terroir and regional styles of Japanese Whisky. Have you tried Japanese Whisky before? Be sure to let us know your favorites and thoughts about this type of world whisky.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott & JakeBourbon Lens

FIND ALL OF OUR INFO HERE: https://linktr.ee/honeyholeangling Honey Hole Angling is the collaboration of four fly fishermen who somehow afforded podcast equipment and figured out how to release content on the internet. These are their stories, opinions, and perceptions of outdoor pursuits in the modern sporting world. On our podcast, Honey Hole Hangout, we talk about hunting, fly fishing, and misadventures in the outdoors. Listen as we answer submitted questions, review whiskey, interview guests, and cover some of our favorite stories: On Patrol, Florida Man, Creature Watch, Cliff's Conservation Corner, Neat Things in Nature, and Zach vs Cliff. This week we talk about: — Hakushu 12-Year Whisky Review — Recap of Sunday's Honey Hole Hunt Camp — Florida Man in Waffle House — Wood Tip Pickle Chip is Alive — Cliff's Conservation Corner — Beast of Bray Road We sit down with Chase Smith and talk about how Fish Chase Flies: — The GameChanger Fly — New Spiral Spook Fly — Tying Flies for a Living — Rooster Fish — What is a Tiger Musky? — Developing Flies — Soccer, Football, and Mensa Members Check out Chase online and Instagram and Order some Flies! https://fishchaseflies.com https://www.instagram.com/fishchaseflies Please leave us a review if you liked our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We are joined by Tim Heuisler, American Whiskey Ambassador for Beam Suntory, to discuss the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection of Whiskey.  We taste through the lineup of Basil Hayden and talk about all things Beam. A big thanks to Beam Suntory for allowing us to try the lineup. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Basil Hayden® Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts. Inspired by bourbons with high-rye mash bills, Booker set out to create a bourbon that would offer an approachable taste profile and defy preconceived bourbon perceptions.  Basil Hayden Bourbon welcomes new drinkers into whiskey and showcases new occasions to drink it. Beyond its flagship Basil Hayden Bourbon, the brand has pushed the boundaries of innovation in recent years. These intriguing offerings have included expressions such as Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Basil Hayden 10 Year, the limited time release of Basil Hayden 10 Year Rye Whiskey and Basil Hayden Toast.  About Beam Suntory Inc. As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku gin; and On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.   Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good.  Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.  For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com Basil Hayden® Toast is the new permanent super-premium bourbon expression for the brand. This uniquely crafted 80 proof whiskey consists of an entirely new mash bill. In lieu of traditional rye grain, Basil Hayden Toast is made using US-grown brown rice, which adds a hint of sweetness and a touch less spice with increased depth of flavor that comes from secondary aging in a toasted then flash-charred oak barrel. Rather than charring the barrel with open flame, the toasting process exposes the barrel to a long and gentle heat. The softer notes from the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey receive the flavors from the toasted barrels, which is then blended back with non-Toasted bourbon to add complex flavor grounded in sweet vanilla, complemented by rich roasted notes – ideal to be sipped and savored neat, on the rocks, or stirred into your favorite aperitif-style cocktail with close company. TASTING NOTES COLOR: Dark amber AROMA: Toasted oak complemented by dried fruit and caramelized sugar TASTE: Toasted wood and vanilla with a light mouthfeel FINISH: Sweet caramel  PRICING: $49.99 PROOF: 80 (40% ABV) AVAILABLE: 8/2/21  

Whisky Bible - Jim Murray The Whisky - Suntory Whisky Toki  Blended whisky - made from Suntory's three distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita 86 Proof (43% ABV) Price: $44 “Toki” means “time” in Japanese Well valued / meaningful concept from all over the world In Japan, where respect for tradition is so prominent - tradition and reinvention sparks powerful creative energy together old and new -the House of Suntory's proud heritage and its innovative spirit- to create blended Japanese whisky that is both groundbreaking and timeless. Notes - “Silky with a subtle sweet and spicy finish.” Color: Clear gold Nose: Basil, green apple, honey Palate: Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint, thyme Finish: Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger The Distillery - House of Suntory What we're (also) reading: The Complete Whiskey Course Our ultimate goal adventure: The Irish Whiskey Academy Our Instagram handles: The Show @thewhiskeyqueens | Paul @pdashton | Nick @wayfaringandwhiskey Visit us at www.whiskeyqueens.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whiskeyqueens/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whiskeyqueens/support

News und Informationen finden Sie in unserem Shop auf https://www.whisky.de/whisky/aktuelles/nachrichten.html 00:00 Whisky.de News 00:19 Neu: Torabhaig Legacy Series 2017 01:05 Speyside Distillers kündigen Bau einer neuen Whiskybrennerei an 01:52 Neu: Dewar's 8 Jahre Portuguese Smooth Port Cask Finish 02:09 Untold Riches 28 Jahre – ein Bunnahabhain von Wemyss Malts 02:39 Bowmore 30 Jahre kommt dieses Monat auf den Markt 03:14 Penderyn beginnt Personalsuche für Llandudno Distillery 03:56 MGP kauft Luxco für 475 Millionen US-Dollar 04:30 Milestone Beverages bringt den japanischen Whisky Onikishi auf den Markt 04:56 Yamazaki und Hakushu bieten virtuelle Touren an

Nu börjar whiskysläppen ta fart igen och släppen duggar tätt på Systembolaget. Höjdarna denna vecka är bland annat en exklusiv Bushmill på faststyrka som lagrats på vädigt ovanliga banyulfat och en 20-årig single cask som sägs vara en Clynelish! Dessutom finns det flera andra fina buteljer från North Star, missa inte deras 20-årga blended malt eller La Maison du Whiskys Artist Collective-serie som kommer med sex nya buteljeringar nästa måndag. Alla släpp på bolaget https://www.systembolaget.se/sok/?categoryLevel1=Sprit&categoryLevel2=Whisky&productLaunchFrom=2021-01-25&productLaunchTo=2021-02-01 Ardbeg's farväl till Mickey Heads som destillerichef https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/01/limited-edition-arrrrrrrdbeg-celebrates-mickey-heads/ USA godkänner 70cl spritflaskor https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/your-whisky-bottles-may-soon-be-a-little-smaller/ 0:00 0:00 Intro 0:42 Bushmills Single Malt Banyuls Cask Strenght 05:46 North Star Single cask collection och Vega 20 YO 14:02 Vad har vi i glaset 16:10 Artist Collective från Le maison du whisky 20:43 Intermezzo 21:11 Ny design och storlek på High Coast - Origins 23:05 USA snor våra dyra whisky 24:33 Arrrrrrrdbeg! Adjö och till sjöss med Mickey Heads 26:26 Hakushu släpper en åldersangiven whisky igen - 12yo!

Join us as we welcome Visiting Professor John McCarthy and get totally schooled in all things whiskey, wine, spirits and cocktails. Besides being a well-known alcohol aficionado, John is a seasoned, 25-year publishing veteran and former Senior Managing Editor at Men's Health Magazine. He's also the author of The Modern Gentleman: The Guide to the Best Food, Drinks, and Accessories, and Whiskey Rebels: The Dreamers, Visionaries & Badasses Who Are Revolutionizing American Whiskey coming in June of 2021. John is a founder and judge of the Barleycorn Awards a global Distillery Competition. If you like booze, laughing and learning cool stuff to impress people on Zoom with, you'll want to make sure to catch the next episode of Balderdash Academy. Highball From The Modern Gentleman: The Guide to the Best Food, Drinks, and Accessories Reproduced with permission from the author. What You'll Need: 3 oz. club soda (quality bubbles like Q or Fever Tree recommended) 1 1/2 oz. whiskey (try a Japanese whiskey like Hakushu 12-Year-Old) Mint leaf for garnish (or herb, peel, or fruit wedge of your choosing) How To Make It: Combine ingredients in a chilled highball glass filled with cracked ice. Stis, and garnish with a mint leaf. ---------- Show Links ---------- Marie Out Of Sync. Whiskey Tribe's Soda Stream --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balderdashacademy/support

What if there was a bunch of stupid stuff at the beginning of the episode and the editor just decided to leave it in? Enjoy. This week we're catching up, goofing off and sipping some damn good whiskey. Jon's got Hakushu, Shane's got Woodinville. Del Bac makes an unexpected appearance!

关于威士忌，你是否有很多问号？单一麦芽、单一桶、桶强……这些令人迷惑的词汇到底是什么意思，它们与酒的风味、品质以及价格，是否有必然联系？本期节目中，资深威士忌从业者Edward将从最近发布的世界威士忌大奖榜单聊起，为大家带来关于威士忌的硬核科普。 因为知识点密集，所以两位主播也没插上几句话。 微信搜索bgsyxzs加入听众交流群，欢迎您参与互动。 【主持】 钱老板（微信公号：@酒壶和点唱机） 戴鸿靖（微信公号：@佛门太闲） 【嘉宾】 Edward（Vault Bar -上海） [03:20] 解读今年的世界威士忌大奖榜单 [10:45] 日本威士忌的价格是被奖项炒起来的吗？ [21:00] 很多谷物威士忌酒厂在疫情期间转型做消毒用酒精 [25:40] 单一桶单一麦芽威士忌是什么？桶强又是什么？ [31:05] 63.5度的酒精度是新酒入桶时的标准 [34:00] 本周推荐：格兰纳里奇12年 [36:45] 新世界产区与苏格兰的法律博弈 [40:00] 挑选单一桶威士忌是赌博吗？ 【音乐】 上を向いて歩こう（坂本九，コクリコ坂から サウンドトラック） One Drop （Kat-Tun，10TH ANNIVERSARY BEST "10Ks!" (期間限定盤1)） 【本集酒单】 白州25年单一麦芽威士忌（Hakushu 25 YO） 坦杜Sandy McInytyre单一桶单一麦芽苏格兰威士忌（Tamdhu Sandy McInytyre's SC） 響混合威士忌（Hibiki Blended Japanese Whisky） 山崎单一麦芽威士忌（Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky） 知多单一谷物威士忌（Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky） 余市单一麦芽威士忌（Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky） 竹鹤纯麦威士忌（Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky） 帝王Double Double 32年苏格兰调和威士忌（Dewar's Double Double 32 YO） 尊尼获加绿标混合麦芽威士忌（Johnnie Walker Green Label） Compass Box The Double Single 格兰纳里奇12年单一麦芽威士忌（GlenAllachie 12 YO Single Malt Scotch） 【logo设计】杨文骥 

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330 Mal Feuilletöne und immer noch nicht müde. Heute geht es um 'The Cambist and Lord Iron: A Fairy Tale of Economics' von Daniel Abrahams, 'Trans Europa Express' von Kraftwerk, um die Serie 'Pose' und um einen 12-jährigen Hakushu.

On today's podcast. we were joined by the incomparable Johnnie "The Scot" Mundell who deconstructed the five main whiskies that make up the Hibiki Harmony blend. It was a truly Harmonious occasion!--What we drank:Hibiki Harmony--About Hibiki: From WikipediaHibiki (響, meaning "resonance" or "echo" in Japanese) is a premium blended whisky produced in Japan by Beam Suntory (a subsidiary of Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd, which itself is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan). It is a premium-category product, and has won several awards.For producing the blends available as of 2010, more than 30 whiskies were used in the mix, including some that were aged more than 30 years and some that were aged in old umeshu casks. A bamboo charcoal filtering step has also been used. The company said the process "Gives it a very sweet and gentle flavor". In 2015, it was reported that at least 10 malt and grain whiskies were used from three distilleries (Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, aged in five different cask types, with some elements aged up to approximately 20 years or longer. Three brand expressions are currently available as of October 2017.History and brand expressionsThe brand was introduced in 1989 by Suntory, originally with expressions having age statements of 17 and 21 years. (In the convention for whisky age statements, the age stated is the age of the youngest whisky in the blend.) A 30-year expression was introduced in 1997, and a 12-year expression was introduced in 2009.In 2014, the brand was moved into an American-headquartered subsidiary called Beam Suntory when the subsidiary was created following the company's purchase of Beam Inc.A new expression called "Japanese Harmony", with no age statement, was introduced in 2015. The new blend was said to use the same malt and grain whiskies used in the first Hibiki blend, being a blend of at least 10 malt and grain whiskies from three distilleries, aged in five different cask types, with some elements aged up to approximately 20 years.As of October 2017, the brand is available in three variations (and the blends with age statements of 12 and 30 years are no longer listed on the company website):Hibiki 17 and 21 years oldHibiki Japanese Harmony (no age statement)--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesocyoutube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety/?sub_confirmation=1--"Samba Isobel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Hosts Samara and Armond talk about the bourbon lifestyle, review a bourbon from both a female and male perspective and talk about upcoming bourbon events. On this episode, Samara and Armond mix it up by reviewing Hakushu 12-Year, a Japanese Whisky. Learn more about Samara and Armond via their website: blackbourbonsociety.com. Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

On this weeks episode of The Last Drop, JB & Khody are back for another whisky week which is themed "The Suntory Distilleries Collection." It's JB's birthday week so of course this month would kick off with a few items from his favorite distillery. It's a long show but we get into a little of everything while sipping on The Chita, The Hakushu 12 & The Yamazaki 12. These three bottles are a perfect introduction into Suntory's lineup & a perfect starter kit into Japanese whisky. Sit back, turn your headphones up & keep pouring. Enjoy! 

This week we are trying Hakushu whisky. This is a 12 year old single malt japanese whisky. Find more info at caskmatespodcast.com/hakushu-12-year. Afterwards we talk about some of the "recent" social trends. Several we have actually heard about and remember, and some that completely passed us by. We also chat some about how these trends seem to go around and why. Finally, thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. Music by The Passion HiFi

In this episode Cody takes us on a wild ride straight through hell and right back into something similar to reality. Enjoy the ride with us as we talk Ichi the Killer and a bizarre short film called Aftermath! We apologize for the weird audio in this one. In this episode we did not do a Redrum Room or Slam Dance Poetry segment. Booze Pairing: Suntory Whiskey Toki by Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chita distilleries. Outro Music: Matter of Splatter by Exhumed

I denne episode smager vi på to flasker vi har glædet os til. Af to forskellige oversager, hvis du vil vide hvilke oversager, så hør episoden. Greve har taget en Clément Cuvée Spéciale X.O Rhum. Theis har taget en Suntory The Hakushu 12 År single malt. I er altid meget velkomne til at skrive til os, […]

On today's 100th episode, I announce a giveaway of Pappy Van Winkle for your short drinking stories. Also talk a little about myself and talk about the recent snnouncement by Suntory Distillery about the discontinuation of the Hakushu 12 year and Hibiki 17 year. Last but not least I do review of the Hakushu 12-year. Please listen, enjoy and share. Here's to 100 episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stu-swenson/support

In this episode we talk about these popular Japanese whiskies that are being discontinued. What are we going to do?? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brolicwhiskey/support

In May of 1988, the Scotch Whisky Experience opened its doors on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, next to Edinburgh Castle. Over the last 30 years, millions of whisky lovers have made the hike to the top of the Royal Mile to learn more about Scotch Whisky - and sample a dram or two. This month kicks off a year-long anniversary celebration, and we'll talk with Julie Trevisan Hunter of the Scotch Whisky Experience on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Suntory is disappointing whisky lovers with word that it'll be dropping the Hakushu 10 and Hibiki 17 whiskies later this year because of supply shortages, while Diageo broke ground this week for a new Bulleit Distillery visitors center in Kentucky. We'll also have details on the week's new whiskies and find out how 500 whisky lovers are getting their names on the car Jay Howard is trying to qualify for next weekend's Indianapolis 500. Finally, we'll look at a whisky debate that may send shivers down your spine, depending on how you feel about ice in your dram!

Dan Saladino goes on a journey through the history, culture and flavours of Japanese whisky. Why and how has this nation taken a drink so strongly associated with Scotland and made it their own? In 2001, the drinks world started to pay attention to Japanese whisky after one if its distillers scored top marks in an international whisky completion. In the years that followed, the awards and the global attention for Japanese whiskies continued to grow. Critics have described some Japanese whiskies as the "work of genius" and, just last year, one whisky produced by a small, new-wave distillery in the north of the country was voted the world's "Best Single Cask Whisky". With the help of whisky writer and author of the award-winning 'Way of Whisky: A Journey Round Japanese Whisky', Dave Broom, Dan asks: what lies behind the rise and rise of Japanese whisky and who are the people who helped make all this global recognition possible? The story has its origins in the 1860s when a recently opened up Japan started to forge close trading links with Scotland, paving the way for whisky imports. Once the taste for the spirit developed, distillers and chemists within Japan started to work on ways of producing a home-grown version of the drink. A breakthrough came in 1919 when a young student called Masataka Taketsuru travelled to Scotland, worked inside some renowned distilleries, married a Scottish woman and returned home with the secrets behind Scotch. Another pioneer, Shinjeero Torri, would put that know-how to good use and create the Suntory distilling empire and brands such as Yamasaki and Hakushu. Taketsuru would go on to found another respected and award winning whisky brand, Nikka. After record whisky sales in Japan throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the industry fell into decline for the next quarter of a century, with drinkers switching to other spirits and beer. A range of factors lie behind the recent whisky revival and boom, ranging from Japanese innovations in fermentation, distillation and barrel aging as well as the drink that brought whisky to the attention of a younger generation - the High Ball, a mix of whisky and soda. As Dave Broom also explains, the resurgence has encouraged a new generation of distillers to enter the whisky world, including Chichibu, an operation run mostly by people in their twenties, now winning awards. To explore the unique flavours on offer in Japanese whisky, Dan travels to the Highlander pub in Craigellachie, Scotland, where he meets landlord Tatsuya Minagawa and samples a "next to impossible" to find bottle of whisky. Recommended reading: Dave Broom: The Way of Whisky - A Journey Through Japanese Whisky. Dominic Roskrow: Whisky Japan - The Essential Guide To The World's Most Exotic Whisky Brian Ashcraft: Japanese Whisky - The Ultimate Guide to The World's Most Desirable Spirit Stefan Van Eycken: Whisky Rising Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.

Meleklerin Payı 2017 Ödüllerimde son kategori Yılın En İyi Viskisi ödülü. Bu sene Yılın Viskisi olarak bir Japon harikası olan HAKUSHU 25 i seçtim. The post Meleklerin Payı 2017 Ödülleri – Yılın En İyi Viskisi appeared first on Meleklerin Payı.

Fearless Comedy Productions member Andrea joins Perrin and Cetius to sample the Hakushu 12yr and Amrut Intermediate Sherry. Sorry this is so late folks, and that it’s being posted well after Twin Cities Horror Festival ended (contrary to the episode’s content). We also failed to mention that Top Valu Liquor in Columbia Heights is again running their 15% off all single malts sale, so if you’re a local, please swing by and purchase some tasty whisky.

Here I discuss the tour of the suntory hakushu Distillery. Amazing experience amazing product and amazing time care and consideration goes into their whisky. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stu-swenson/support

Tripp sits down with Surgeon as they bid Surgeon farewell from Cigar Federation duties. They pair the extremely limited Selected Tobacco Atabey Misticos. Tripp is pairing with: Ron Santiago de Cuba Zafra Master Reserve Fremont B-Bomb Surgeon is pairing with: Blonde Ale - Common Crown Brewing Co. The Hakushu 12 Japanese Whisky - Suntory Raftman Smoked Ale - Unibroue Taketsuru 21 Pure Malt Japanese Whisky - Nikka Whisky  

Where did the E Go? Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – A review of 5 Japanese Whisky's, where did that E go, a discussion on the background of Japanese Whisky, and insulting the Japanese culture.   The Japanese Whisky we are going to discuss are: Hakushu 12 Year Old Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Togouchi 18 Year Old Yamazaki 12 Year Old Yoichi 10 Year Old   Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube.  

Where did the E Go? Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – A review of 5 Japanese Whisky’s, where did that E go, a discussion on the background of Japanese Whisky, and insulting the Japanese culture. The Japanese Whisky we are going to discuss are: Hakushu 12 Year Old Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Togouchi 18 Year Old Yamazaki 12 Year Old Yoichi 10 Year Old Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube. Sponsored by Fine Spirits Wine & Liquor. You can now download our Android app to enjoy the show anytime on your Android device.

In this episode you get a chance to learn a bit more about one of your hosts, Heavey. We dive a bit more into his background. Discuss why he does the things he does. And we enjoy a delicious Hakushu whiskey from Japan. [0:48] Heavey is Terrified [1:55] What Motivates Heavey? [2:10] Not the First Time Heavey has been Compared to McConaughey [3:00] How Heavey got into Fitness [4:20] Mrs. Heavey (she loves being called that) [7:40] Trying the Low Cal / Running Route [8:15] I Feel Good [9:50] Feelings [11:00] Thriving on Helping Others [12:20] Better Currency Than Money [13:20] Hakushu

Seiichi Koshimizu has been making whisky at Suntory for 41 years, and became the company's chief blender in 1991. Over the years, he's been responsible for the Hibiki range of blended whiskies, along with the Yamazaki and Hakushu single malts. With help from interpreter Ayami Nakao, he'll share his story with us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. The Islay Festival of Malt & Music kicks off this weekend, and we'll have updates on several of this year's Feis Ile bottlings along with a new Laphroaig, experimental Bourbons from Buffalo Trace, and more in the week's news. This week's tasting notes include the Hibiki 17, Orphan Barrel Rhetoric, Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey, and Armorik Double Matured from France.

In the second of three special podcasts from my trip to Japan, we taste the raw spirit – the stuff you get before it’s aged in barrels – and some stunning 18 year-old Hakushu. Plus, what is a spirit safe?

Tasting the 12 year-old Hakushu, from the second Suntory distillery – the ballsier, punchier brother to the more delicate Yamazaki. A truly glorious whisky. Also in this episode: The Spirit Drink That Dare Not Speak Its Name.

Japanese whiskies have won numerous awards in whisky competitions over the last decade, yet many whisky lovers have yet to try them. Until now, very few whiskies have been exported outside Japan, and even fewer to the U.S. Hakushu 12-year-old single malt has been available in Europe and other regions for a while, but it's just now becoming available in America. Suntory's Mike Miyamoto is a former manager at Hakushu and Yamazaki, and he'll explain the differences between the two whiskies, Michael Jackson's role in developing Hakushu's style, and answer some of your questions as well. In the news, Maker's Mark wins another round in court, the matriarch of the William Grant family has passed away, and the Larks celebrate an anniversary in Australia.

Adelphi's history dates back to 1826 and the old Adelphi Distillery in Glasgow. Descendants of the distillery's owners revived the name as an independent bottler, and we'll hear more about their unique whiskies and even more unique tasting notes in this week's episode. In the news, a vintage bottle of The Glenlivet sold for nearly $30,000 at the latest Bonhams auction in Edinburgh and Suntory's Mike Miyamoto gives us the details on the Hakushu single malt's arrival in North America.

Jim Beveridge is the master blender for Diageo's Johnnie Walker whiskies, which means he's responsible for some of the world's best-selling Scotch whiskies. It also means he doesn't have time to do interviews very often, and I've wanted to talk with him for several years...so when we had the chance to connect for a few minutes, I jumped at the chance. We'll discuss his latest creation, Johnnie Walker Double Black, which has jumped from travel retail into mainstream markets, along with the art and science of whisky blending. In the news, Suntory prepares to export Hakushu single malts to the U.S., the 2012 Malt Whisky Yearbook has been published, and more!