JAPANESE WHISKY YEAR BOOK 2024, the only guidebook covering Japanese whiskey distilleries, has been released. It can be purchased at the Whiskey Culture Research Institute online shop and Amazon.

``JAPANESE WHISKY YEAR BOOK 1'', which has been released following the first edition ``Japanese Whiskey Year Book 2023'' which was well received, covers 2024 whiskey distilleries across Japan, which have increased in the past year.

In addition to thorough introductions of Japan's three major manufacturers, as well as newly established distilleries and distilleries in preparation, information on the local area and distillery's unique characteristics, bottles released, equipment, etc. is also released all at once. It also includes information on the availability of tours, making it a very useful book for whiskey tourism, which has been attracting a lot of attention lately.

In addition, there will be commentary by whiskey journalist Mamoru Tsuchiya, who examines the rapidly increasing number of Japanese whiskey distilleries and changes in production methods, as well as reading material that approaches the 100-year history of Japanese whisky, and the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC). In addition to listing all 35 Japanese whiskeys that received the highest gold medal or gold medal, it also introduces distilleries that received special awards for their achievements in SDGs and innovation.

A guidebook that explains everything about Japanese whisky. Why not check out this book, a must-read for all whiskey fans?

◆Japan Distillery Yearbook “JAPANESE WHISKY YEARBOOK 2024”
(Whiskey Culture Research Institute/2,750 yen)