Over the past 25 years, Japan’s whisky reputation has risen from unglamorous local tipple to globally revered spirit. The country’s two oldest and most famous malt whisky distilleries—Yamazaki and Yoichi—are now joined by many more names, highlighting the remarkable complexity and intricacy of Japanese whisky, and the artistry of the blenders who make it. Read all about Japanese whisky’s path to glory, as well as the auction markets and cocktail bars where it has made its mark in our Fall 2024 issue.
Elsewhere in the issue, we take you on a whisky tour of sunny San Diego, find bars across America with over 1,000 different whiskies on their lists, explore Oregon’s flourishing distilling scene, and plenty more. Last but not least, our Buying Guide is packed with reviews of whiskies from all over the world.
