Buying Japanese Whisky in Singapore can be difficult especially for first-timers. There seems to be a lot of variations and their Japanese names do not even help.
It is most likely for a casual drinker to give up on trying to figure out which ones are the best. But because of how whiskys are known to be one of the best alcoholic drinks, it is such a shame for alcoholic drink lovers to waste an opportunity to have a taste of a whisky. Although scotch and bourbon are the most popular whiskies, the Japanese Whisky such as Hibiki and Yamazaki whisky can be in great par with the popular ones. Its fruity and smoky flavor provides a treat to one’s taste buds.
For curious drinkers out there, here are some popular Japanese Whisky to enjoy during casual hangouts and special occasions:
Yamazaki 12 Year
For brown spirit fans, this Yamazaki whisky has an aroma of citrus and coconut. Its taste produces spicy and fruity outbursts while leaving a powerful aftertaste. Its spiciness is just like the after-effects of eating a whole chili pepper into the mouth. Yamazaki 12 Year is a combination of American white oak and Japanese Mizunara oak which was preserved in a sherry casket.
Hibiki 21 Year
Suntory, one of the leading manufacturers of Japanese whisky worldwide, prides itself with their Hibiki 21 Year. This Japanese Whisky Hibiki won multiple times in the World Whisky Awards because of its sweet, caramel taste with a hint of fruit, wood, and spice in the taste buds.
Akashi 5 Year Sherry Cask
The Hakushu 12 Year
Suntory has a sibling distillery called Hakushu. The Hakushu 12 year has non-peated malts which means it does not produce a strong smoky taste in the mouth. This is perfect for first-time drinkers because the smoky taste only provides a mild sensation in the mouth.
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt
This Japanese whisky has a delicate malt flavor with a taste of fruitiness. It is made of vanilla and baking spices which makes it sweet and flavorful in the mouth. This whisky was said to be made by the father of Japanese whisky Masataka Taketsuru. No wonder why it tops in the list of Japanese whisky fans.
For special occasions or even casual gatherings, Japanese whisky is a hard drink that can be enjoyed by many drinkers because of its fruity and smoky taste. It is different from other alcoholic drinks because beers can taste rustic and unpleasant in the mouth, while wines although fruity, are much like a juice more than an alcoholic drink.
Japanese whiskys can be a great alternative for wines and beers. If you got curious and wanted to taste the wonders of a Japanese Whisky Hibiki or a Yamazaki Whiskey, check out Platinum Wines & Spirits Pte Ltd. They have an online shop for easy and convenient shopping, and their promos can grab all the best Japanese Whiskys at an affordable price.
