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Kujira Featured in “5 Diverse Japanese Whiskies to Try Now ”
Ever in demand and always a topic of conversation, Japanese whisky has undergone some changes of late. As age-statement...
![Zoomed in photo of Kujira 30 Year Ryukyu Whisky bottle placed in its box and held diagonally against a white background, focusing on the bottle label.](https://q182e5.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29762/KUJIRA30-stockphoto-2-420x244-c.jpg)
10 Best Japanese Whiskies You Can Find In The US: 2021 Edition
There is (finally, thankfully) a whole new year ahead of us. While we were staying safe, staying at home...
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Why the World’s Most Popular Spirit Isn’t Officially Recognized by the U.S. Government – Inside Hook
The world’s most popular spirit. The most-talked about American whiskey style in years. Steven Soderbergh’s Singani 63. What do...
You might not have heard much about baijiu, but just 1 sip of this powerful spirit will...
IF YOU ARE from China, you probably know more about baijiu than I do. But if you are not from China,...
![Pink Baijiu cocktail with mint on top in a whisky glass decorated with painted fowl with mist spilling from the top.](https://q182e5.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29769/Screenshot-2023-11-02-133431-420x244-c.png)
“Moutai Cocktail creation by William Tsui of Lazy Bear Restaurant (Two Michelin Stars)”
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‘Drunk in China’ Review: The Proletariat’s White Wine
Newcomers to China are usually horrified by their first encounter with baijiu, the fiery spirit consumed at banquets and...
![Pink baijiu cocktail set on a bar counter in a glass with ice and a toothpick with a lemon slice and lycheee.](https://q182e5.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29771/Baijiu-Triple-8-China-Bar-Bingham-7-420x244-c.jpg)
Are Baijiu Cocktails the Next Trend?
The base liquor in a cocktail is essential for its character and style. Currently there are six main spirits...
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Baijiu: The World’s Most Popular Spirit, Explained
If you lately happen upon baijiu (pronounced BUY-joe) as a cocktail ingredient at your favorite hot spot, take note....
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Moutai remains world’s most valuable spirit
Chinese baijiu Moutai has retained its position as the world’s most valuable spirit brand after growing 43% in brand...
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Why Baijiu Belongs on the Backbar
On entering a baijiu distillery, it’s immediately evident that a unique spirit is being crafted. The sweet-and-sour funk of...
![Kujira 20 Year Ryukyu Whisky bottle placed on a gray tabletop in a small Zen garden next to rocks and a tree branch.](https://q182e5.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29772/Kujira-20yr-with-stone-and-sand-1-420x244-c.jpg)
Kujira Ryukyu 20 Year Old Is An Import Rice Whisky Potentially Worth Hunting Down
Japanese rice whisky, as we’ve spoken to in the past, is a curious little category that is finding some...
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When Will Baijiu Become Mainstream?
Baijiu is the world’s most consumed liquor by volume — by far. A consulting agency, Brand Finance, recently released a...