Japanese whisky has won several awards for its quality and craftsmanship, gaining global recognition and leading to the emergence of more micro distilleries in the market in the process.In 2025, Japan's whisky exports rose 12 percent to about 49 billion yen ($302 million), and the number of distilleries soared to over 120, more than five times the number a decade ago.Boutique-style distilleries are adding to the growing number of whisky producers and committing to new initiatives, such as promoting tourism, supporting local craftsmanship and forming partnerships.Saburomaru Distillery, owned…READ FULL ARTICLE
