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Part Three: Yoshitoshi’s New Forms of 36 Ghosts – A Karuizawa Whisky Feature

We’re back with Part Three of our featured series on Yoshitoshi’s last masterpiece, the “New Forms of 36 Ghosts.” Be sure to read Parts One and Two if you haven’t yet and read the first 24 haunting stories behind these woodblock prints. The last 12 of this collection are listed here: Ranmaru and the Mysterious […]

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Part One: Yoshitoshi’s New Forms of 36 Ghosts – A Karuizawa Whisky Feature

Folklore and legends are found in cultures all around the world, and Japan’s folklore is one of the most unique and prominent. Even companies, artists, and other specialists feature these mysterious stories on their works and products. We’d like to share with you a fascinating art series by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi called “New Forms of 36 […]

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Gift Guide: Suntory Whisky for Musicians/Music Lovers

Here at dekantā, during the holiday season, we’re putting together our gift guides of our favourite whiskies, to help you whisky lovers source the perfect present for an important person in your life.  In our gift guide today, we’re going to introduce several Suntory Japanese whiskies stored in musical instruments, making them wonderful gifts for […]

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How to Celebrate Christmas Like the Japanese

Japanese festive season starts early, with Christmas lights going up as early as the end of October. The Japanese love festivals and celebration, and their Christmas is no exception. Though Christmas Day itself is not a national holiday, it’s a great time for celebration, with a focus on spreading happiness to both loved ones and […]

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Japanese Whisky Budget Series: Under $1,000

We’re reaching to our more affordable Japanese whiskies that you can buy for any occasion or just for yourself! Featuring an extensive collection of fine Japanese liquor, this special blog post from the Japanese Whisky Budget Series lists the 20 exciting whiskies to try that are under $1,000. Hanshin Tigers Whisky Aged 12 Years Price: […]

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Whisky Gift Guide: Japanese Whisky in Beautiful Ceramic and Porcelain Decanters

For storage and display, ceramic or porcelain-made decanters are a popular choice for Japanese whiskies. Many whisky companies release limited editions of whiskies in rare bottles for special occasions from holidays to commemorations. Perfect as a holiday gift, these beautiful whisky bottles are more than just their exteriors. Check out this list of luxurious liquor […]

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Japanese Whisky Budget Series: $2,000 to $7,000

Here’s our next part to the Japanese Whisky Budget Series, and we’re featuring Japanese whiskies that have a price tag between $2,000 to $7,000. You’ll find that many of these whiskies are from closed distilleries, so they’re extremely rare, hence the rather high price on these bottles. But, if you want to have a one-of-a-kind […]