When the Japanese started making whisky in the 1920s, even they didn’t want to use mizunara oak. That’s because mizunara takes a ridiculously long time to reach maturation — more than 200 years.

Whisky is probably not the first spirit that comes to mind when you think of Japan, but it should be in the vicinity. The spirit that’s most often associated with Western countries is just as notable ...

The World’s Best Blended Limited Release ... Old was named World’s Best Pot Still Whiskey, and Bainbridge Battle Point Two Islands Hokkaido Mizunara Cask is the Best American Wheat Whisky.