Country list
Limited whisky releases from Japan
Limited and allocated releases from distilleries in Japan.
- Releases
- 31
- Distilleries
- 13
- In stock today
- 21releases
About this listJapan
The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association set its Standards for Labeling Japanese Whisky in February 2021, and they came into full effect in April 2024 for whisky labelled and bottled by members from 1 April 2024. To be labelled Japanese whisky, it must use malted grain and water drawn in Japan, be mashed, fermented and distilled at a distillery in Japan, age at least three years in wooden casks in Japan, and be bottled in Japan at 40% ABV or more. The standard is a voluntary industry rule, not law; since March 2025 compliant member products can carry a JW logo, and JSLMA is working toward geographical indication status.
The book
Newest release first. Next dates are marked announced or estimated.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Shizuoka United SShizuoka · Shizuoka | 5 to 7 years · 50.5% ABV | November 2026 | November 2026 Announced | In stock 2 shops |
| 002 | Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)Hakushu · Yamanashi | No age statement · 43% ABV | 6 October 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)Yamazaki · Osaka | No age statement · 43% ABV | 6 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 004 | Chichibu The London EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 005 | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The PeatedChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 1 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 006 | Akkeshi 24 Solar Terms (Nijushisekki) seriesAkkeshi · Hokkaido | No age statement · 55% ABV | 26 August 2026 | November 2026 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 007 | Eigashima Kasuku (香掬) cask seriesWhite Oak · Hyogo | 5 to 15 years · 50% ABV | 17 July 2026 | January 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 008 | Mars Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask FinishMars Shinshu · Nagano | No age statement · 52% ABV | July 2026 | July 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 009 | Taketsuru Pure Malt EssentialsNikka | No age statement · 43% ABV | 16 June 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 010 | Hibiki Blossom HarmonySuntory | No age statement · 43% ABV | 26 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 011 | Hakushu 12 Year OldHakushu · Yamanashi | 12 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 012 | Hakushu 18 Year OldHakushu · Yamanashi | 18 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 013 | Hibiki 21 Year OldSuntory | 21 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 014 | Hibiki 30 Year OldSuntory | 30 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 015 | Yamazaki 12 Year OldYamazaki · Osaka | 12 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 4 shops |
| 016 | Yamazaki 18 Year OldYamazaki · Osaka | 18 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 017 | Yamazaki 25 Year OldYamazaki · Osaka | 25 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 018 | Single Malt Kanosuke Limited EditionKanosuke · Kagoshima | No age statement · 57% ABV | 25 February 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 019 | Single Malt Miyagikyo 10 Year (limited)Miyagikyo · Miyagi | 10 years · 45% ABV | 3 February 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 020 | Mars Single Malt Tsunuki Edition (annual)Mars Tsunuki · Kagoshima | No age statement · 49% ABV | January 2026 | January 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 021 | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Paris EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 022 | Yamazaki 18 Year Old MizunaraYamazaki · Osaka | 18 years · 48% ABV | August 2025 | June 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 023 | Hakushu Tsukuriwake SelectionHakushu · Yamanashi | 18 years · 48% ABV | 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 024 | Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The US EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 52.5% ABV | 2025 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 025 | Mars Single Malt Komagatake Edition (annual limited)Mars Shinshu · Nagano | No age statement · 50% ABV | August 2024 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 026 | Chichibu On The WayChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 54.5% ABV | 20 July 2024 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 027 | Yamazaki Tsukuriwake SelectionYamazaki · Osaka | No age statement · 48% ABV | June 2024 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 028 | Nikka Discovery Series Single Malt YoichiYoichi · Hokkaido | No age statement · 48% ABV | 27 September 2022 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 029 | Chichibu The First TenChichibu · Saitama | 10 years · 50.5% ABV | November 2020 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 030 | Hibiki 17 Year OldSuntory | 17 years · 43% ABV | October 2019 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 031 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure MaltNikka | 17 years · 43% ABV | 3 June 2014 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Other lists by country
- United States96 releases
- Scotland88 releases
- Ireland19 releases
- India5 releases
- Australia5 releases
- Northern Ireland3 releases
- Taiwan3 releases
Sources
- JSLMA reinforces standards for labeling Japanese whisky with new logo, Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association
- Japanese Whisky Logo, Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association
- Japanese whisky definition, House of Suntory
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