How Japanese Whisky Became World Famous

Where would we be without Masataka Taketsuru? It's likely that we would not have the Japanese whisky we know and love today that's for sure. But who is he and what is his story? Watch our latest video to find out everything there is to know about this legend of whisky. This is the ultimate history of Japanese Whisky and covers the whole story from start to finish! 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Masataka Taketsuru - The Father of Japanese Whisky 1:57 Sake vs. Whisky 2:27 Building Knowledge 3:08 Taketsuru's Apprenticeships 3:40 Longmorn Distillery 5:28 Rita Taketsuru 5:44 Hazelburn Distillery 6:46 An Iconic Translation 7:48 Japan's Post-War Economy 8:39 The Establishment of Yamazaki 9:39 Hokkaido's Climate 10:11 Suntory's Brands 10:23 A Solo Venture: Yoichi 11:13 The Launch of Nikka 11:36 The Acquisition of Ben Nevis 13:08 Japanese Whisky Regulation 14:23 Ben Nevis 1990 25 YO Taketsuru 15:25 Conclusion ______________________________ Website | www.marklittler.com BUY WHISKY I www.shop.marklittler.com Contact | [email protected] Cask Buying Guide | www.marklittler.com/whisky-cask-magazine-sign-up Facebook | www.facebook.com/marklittlerantiques Instagram | www.instagram.com/mark_littler_ltd