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Rising popularity: Asian spirits at auction
Via The Spirit Business While spirits auctions have traditionally been dominated by Scotch, Asian spirits such as baijiu are...
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Chinese Booze Dominates the Latest Ranking of the World’s Most Valuable Spirits
Via Rob Report In the latest study of the value of spirits brands and how they’ve weathered several years...
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Top 10 most valuable drinks companies 2022
From The Drinks Business We’ve analysed data from Forbes’ list of the 2,000 biggest public companies in the world this...
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If You Haven’t Tasted Indian Whisky Yet, Royal Ranthambore Just Gave One More Reason to Try It
hen most people think “single malt whisky,” Scotland is the first country that comes to mind, and understandably so. But India...
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The Best Japanese Whisky for Cocktails
What are the best Japanese whisky for cocktails? Let’s back up. We love Japanese whisky for many reasons. That’s...
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Is Japanese gin a new growth trend for the gin category?
Via IWSR More widely known for whisky and the local spirit shochu, Japan is becoming an established gin market...
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“What’s Special About Japanese Whisky, Explained”
So, you’ve heard the buzz around Japanese whisky from all your coolest high-ball cocktail friends. But you may be...
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A Complete Guide to Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Hello and welcome back to the Japanese Whisky Blog, where we help you be more informed about what’s in...
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Baijiu: The Chinese liquor that can become your next favorite
Via Foodsided The Chinese gastronomic heritage is so expansive that it is humanly impossible to experience everything within a...
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SB meets… Ken Usami, Shinobu Distillery
(Via The Spirits Business) Master distiller Ken Usami is at the helm of the operation, creating a range of...
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Pappy Van Winkle Distiller Experiments With a Baijiu Whiskey
(Via Bloomberg) Buffalo Trace, in Frankfort, Ky., is known for bottling some of the world’s most sought-after whiskeys such as Pappy Van...
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Where next for whisky?
(Via The Drink Business) The global market for rare and collectible whisky has exploded in recent years, spearheaded by...