Fake Japanese whisky steps now include official Japanese whisky emblem

Japanese whisky or not? Industry seeks clear standards

A liquor industry group in Japan says it will ask the government to legally clarify what conditions should be met for a whisky to be marketed as "Japanese whisky."

Fake Japanese whisky steps now include official Japanese whisky emblem

In recent years, Japanese whisky has exploded in popularity internationally. Even if you’re a seasoned veteran of Japan’s pub and bar circuit, if you walk into a liquor store overseas you might be surprised at how many brands of Japanese whisky they offer that you’ve never seen before. However, this proliferation of…

Fake Japanese whisky countermeasures now include official Japanese whisky emblem

With so many “Japanese whiskies” available overseas being less than genuine, logo seeks to keep buyers’ expectations in line with what’s actually in the bottle. In recent years, Japanese whisky has exploded in popularity internationally. Even if you’re a seasoned veteran of Japan’s pub and bar circuit, if you walk into a liquor store overseas you might be surprised at how many brands of Japanese whisky they offer that you’ve never seen before. H…