More than just a drink: ‘Japanese Whisky’ takes a deep dive into spirit’s Far East history

Japanese Whisky" is a guide to the relatively new world of Japan’s whisky flavors. TUTTLE
Japanese Whisky" is a guide to the relatively new world of Japan’s whisky flavors. TUTTLE

More than just a drink: ‘Japanese Whisky’ takes a deep dive into spirit’s Far East history

by Theron Godbold
Stars and Stripes

Just as a guidebook is a familiar companion for visitors to new destinations, the world of small distilleries begs its own handbook for those with discriminating tastes.

If Japanese whisky is your destination, check out “Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit” by Brian Ashcraft with Idzuhiko Ueda and Yuji Kawasaki.

Ashcraft is an Osaka-based journalist and author of several books on Japanese culture; Ueda is a professional photographer, and Kawasaki writes a Japanese blog, “One More Glass of Whisky.”

Their detailed 144-page guidebook takes the reader through the history, the process and the local cultures of whisky in Japan.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/1.595840

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