How Japanese Whisky Conquered the World

[@FirstPhilWhisky]

What a fantastic informative video! Learned heaps!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Glad you enjoyed it! And high praise coming from a master like you Phil! 🥃🥃🥃

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

As always, the quality of your video is top notch. I put you and First Phil among the top. If you were doing Bourbon you’d have one of the largest Whiskey Tuber channels but the community would be missing a much needed voice on the topic of Japanese Whiskey. Thank you!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank YOU Erik for your incredibly motivating comment! It means a lot coming from a legend like you. Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@varieedeventualii]

The rise of Japanese whisky was always sad news to me... gone are the times when I could get a Yamazaki 12 for 3000 yen... the sad thing is that many of the people who drive the price up are the same people that buy a Porsche "just because"...

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I hear you! 🥃🥃🥃

[@TLOWNSU]

Great episode! Truth be told your content over the years has helped me get more and more into Japanese whisky (against my wallet's wishes 😂). And also when I learned about Masataka and Rita's life and struggles it made me think it would make for a great movie, and now I find out they made a multi episode drama. I need to watch that. Keep up the great work 🥃

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I'm glad to hear that Kanpai Planet has been so instrumental in your evolving love and knowledge of Japanese whisky. Kanpai!

[@JeffWhisky]

Learned so much from this Mac, surely you are also to blame for the rise of Japanese Whisky with your great videos! Cheers buddy!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I accept full responsibility!

[@yamajules1397]

Absolute Masterclass! This is the ONLY history of Japanese whisky you need to see. And all delivered with perfect timing, editing par excellence and logical consistency PLUS humor AND charm! You clear every chapter and hurdle better then Ed Moses 400m It’s a beauty to watch! You also deserve a gold medal for this one!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

What can I say? Thank you for your kind and motivating words! 🥃🥃🥃

[@bc3255]

Found this channel….wow, your production value is exceptional…it’s a criminal that you don’t have more subscribers, suggestion to have Japanese close caption so that this channel have more local Japan subscribers?

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Kanpai 🥃🥃🥃

[@jdpjamesp]

Holy moly... that's one heck of a whisky bar to film from!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It is indeed #blessed 🥃🥃🥃

[@Gojyappedistillery]

Love the multiple angles while you talk😊

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I'm glad! Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@IchimokuCloud]

Great job. Yes the most dramatic year for Japanese whiskey was certainly 2021. Agreed. Cut Cut Cut 🤙

[@KanpaiPlanet]

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[@TheAufziehvogel]

This was, once more, an episode worth your time. I actually don't wanted it to end so soon because, I could have watched this material for an hour. While writing this, I'm currently enjoying my dram of the NAS Yamazaki. Right now, I'm into Whisky from the Shin Group. Ordered the Shinobu Mizunara Blend after someone recommended it to me. And for the first time ever and reserved for my upcoming vacation, the Akashi White Oak. It's more of the basic stuff but especially the Akashi is harder to get here in Germany. From various ranges some while back to very limited stock now. By the way: Despite some weird scenes, Lost in Translation is one of my modern classics. Yeah, gonna love it till today. Huge Bill Murray fan with a Scarlett Johansson Bonus. I'm a huge movie geek and Sophia Coppola hit the spot for me with this one. Back in 2005 (first time I've watched the movie), I didn't know a single thing about japanese Whisky. So it's always a joy to come back nowadays watching the Hibiki scenes. Please keep up your great work here and Kanpai, Jámas and Zum Wohl from Germany!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I am glad you enjoyd this episode so much. Lost in Translation is a classic - don't let anybody tell you otherwise! Have you watched my NAS Yamazaki episode? Please share these videos with all your friends, and consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@nielsviveen]

There are some online shops in Germany, one in particular, that has 20+ different Akashi expressions. Most of them single cask, single malt whisky. I am not naming the place here but you might want to search for 10th letter of the alphabet and the word whisky.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

10th letter + 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃

[@astroboy3507]

That was great Mac!!! Also so glad I got my Hibiki 12 🥃. 9 years ago so so cheap!!!!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

A great purchase indeed! Love that Ex-umeshu cask twist!

[@CandoPeat]

only had Nika from the barrel before but had to click when saw this on my feed. think it is time to dive into Japanese Whiskey!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Glad it inspired you! Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoffee.com/kanpaiplanet Kanpai!

[@austinfletcher6375]

Found you from some Mars Shinshu reviews, stayed for the great content. Next time I am in Tokyo, after hitting Zoetrope, will come give Aloha a visit ❤

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thanks Austin! You are very welcome. Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@jimm8799]

Excellent content and presentation as always. Took my daughter to Japan 7 years ago and looking forward to taking her and her husband and my wife back in the next couple of years. Was looking at Japanese whisky that I am not familiar with in the store this evening. Took some photos to study up before buying.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you for your kind words. Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@zerodynamic]

Yay! New Kanpai Planet! Welcome back, Mac! Great video as always, very informative.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Great to be back! Please share this video with all your friends! Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Cheers Mac! This is a superb video 🥃🥃

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Coming from you that means a huge amount to me

[@taishantaro]

Incredible content as usual! I think I know then I watch your videos and I learn! 🥃

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I appreciate that! Keep watching, and please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoffee.com/kanpaiplanet

[@mickaelf.7854]

Great video Mac. Very informative. I started Japanese whisky in 2014. I remember the hype of Massan Drama.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It was insane, but it got a country excited about its own whisky! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lightplays2181]

Good job , thank you !!!! Kanpai !

[@KanpaiPlanet]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching! 🥃🥃🥃

[@lightplays2181]

@@KanpaiPlanet )

[@KanpaiPlanet]

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[@vksasdgaming9472]

If I remember right Japanese whisky started as directly reverse-engineered Scotch whisky and has very much remained so. Imitate the best and do it well.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

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[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

This was amazing! Super informative and entertaining, I enjoyed every second. Brilliant video, Kanpai!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you! 🥃🥃🥃

[@davidowen2834]

Excellent video Mac, enjoyed watching it.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥃🥃🥃

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Glad to see you back with a great summary about Japanese whisky, Mac ! Well done....So many things to say about this topic, and not enough time to write here & now...Western language whisky books wise, one could also quote those from Dave Broom (the whisky writer who might have tasted the most numerous Karuizawas along with Serge Valentin, and, of course, La MDW +TWE owners, and then, probably me (with 42 expressions tasted so far...) and Ulf Buxrud...Nonjatta from Chris was indeed the most important source of information & opinion about those Japanese whiskies, back in the days, blog wise, and beyond...Then, in my own collection, if I had to present a Top 30 or Top 10 of my bottles, you can be sure than at least 3 to 5 of them would be Japanese (and from Yoichi, Miyagikyo, Karuizawa, Hanyu...). Kanpaï & continue to rule the world with your expert craft, my friend !

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thanks Greg. I deliberately highlighted sources from people who are on the ground in Japan, as that section could have gone on and one. Thanks always for your comment sir! 🥃🥃🥃

[@diuhast]

Excellent introduction to the topic. Also the choice of actress/model Haruka Igawa for the kakubin highball campaign was a master stroke in maximising appeal among salarymen of that generation, and she’s still promoting it some 15 years later as that customer base continues to mature

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Very true. A genius ad campaign!

[@zmcnulty]

If we're crediting CM talent, I'd say credit for the early success mentioned in the video should go to Koyuki (2007-2011) rather than Haruka Igawa (2014-present). There hasn't been a new kakubin CM in like a year though, so some people are thinking Suntory may bring in a new face soon.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Indeed - each Kakubin personality has helped grow the market!

[@justani]

日本がサントリーとアサヒニッカに喉を支配されている史実の一つですね。 本当にある日突然「ハイボール！」と若者が叫びだしたんです。 ありがとうございます。乾杯。

[@KanpaiPlanet]

乾杯！！ 🥃🥃🥃

[@dudleywright4990]

Another great video!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nielsviveen]

Great episode again, Mac. Hope you find the time to create some more soon.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

That's the plan Niels! Working on it...

[@titusfong]

Oh, I was at Aloha Whisky last Wednesday for the first release of Yamazaki ❤

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Great! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@carlmartinlinder]

Great video as always Mac! How to see you again by the end of the month.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope to see you soon!

[@PrestigeLiquidsWW]

As always mate, your videos are first class, not to long but providing all the right info as clearly as possible. I look forward to seeing how you follow the next decade of Japanese whisky.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It's going to be an epic journey. Hope it gives us the opportunity to collab along the way! Kanpai!

[@alehhandro1]

Kanpai esteemed whisky sensei!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

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[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Fantastic video Mac! Thanks

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Glad you liked it!

[@peathead4450]

Interesting as usual, Mac. Thanks for sharing. Slàinte mhath / Kanpai

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thanks for your continuous support! Glad you enjoyed it. 🥃🥃🥃

[@jammose6208]

You’ve kept us waiting too long, Mac! Impeccable production quality as always, and very informative/interesting. Bill Murray definitely was a catalyst for the Hibiki shortages haha! No doubt this demand moved across other age statement Japanese whiskies. Excellent for the distilleries, not so much for anyone looking to get their hands on age statement Japanese whiskies. Will be interesting to see what these distilleries do over the next decade or so when it comes to later year age statements. I feel like anything new will be snapped up and resold at exorbitant prices. It very much seems like an almost entirely investors market these days, which is a shame, really.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It is a point I am loathe to address, but had to touch on it in this video. Let's see how the industry develops and whether things change. Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@timalvner7131]

Great video Mac!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deccyboi4218]

Awesome vid

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you! Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet

[@lifesabroad]

Not sure how I’ve missed your channel previously, but glad I found it. Some key information here, love the attention to detail and overall presentation. Having travelled the country fairly extensively since 2013, I too miss the days of casual age statement purchases, but admittedly am excited tracking down and experiencing the ‘new kids on the block’. Was stoked to find a Kanosuke ‘22 CS earlier this year during my travels (at RRP too which was a nice change). Looking forward to what’s next with the channel, have earmarked Aloha for my next visit too.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Welcome! Great to have you here. Glad you found the Kanosuke. Check out my Kanosuke playlist and keep an eye out for their upcoming releases. Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@Spinoguy03]

I loved the video, but you definitely should talk about the labeling crisis for Japanese whiskey, where basically any shochu distillery can age their distillate and sell it as Japanese whisky

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I have done, many times! Enjoy browsing! 🥃🥃🥃

[@Spinoguy03]

@@KanpaiPlanet Awesome! Glad it's getting more attention!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Me too! Thanks for watching!

[@wavehuntersjapan]

My daughter is named after the actress who played the Scottish wife in that Japanese drama…it was the only western name my in laws recognised from my list ! Lol

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing! 🥃🥃🥃

[@wavehuntersjapan]

@@KanpaiPlanet The whiskey is non chill and non filtered prior to fill the cask. It will be chill-filtered at bottling. Yeast… We use Pinnacle M and Pinnacle MG+.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

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[@wavehuntersjapan]

My cask is going to be filled next month on my daughter’s birthday. White Oak Pedro Ximenez cask, non chill filtered, and no caramel additives etc (checked with the company)…happy days….@@KanpaiPlanet

[@wavehuntersjapan]

They guarantee no additives will be used and the fact that it will be non chill filtered will be included on the label when it comes time.@@KanpaiPlanet

[@xx2645]

Suntory kakubin is delicious.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

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