Among the best whiskies in the world are those from Japan. Japan has created a number of rare gems that have been rising in popularity recently and have long rivaled Scotch whisky.

Since the majority of Japan’s leading whisky producers acquired their production skills in Scotland, it is well knowledge that Japanese whiskey bears a striking resemblance to Scotch. But what really sets Japanese whiskey brands apart are its distinctively smooth textures.

Names of well-known Japanese whisky are from Japan? Connoisseurs have been chasing Hibiki, Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Yoichi ever since whisky writer Jim Murray declared a Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask to be the world’s best whisky.

As demand for Japanese whiskey soars, they are becoming exceedingly scarce. The distinctiveness of this attitude stems from the customs and subtle atmosphere of Japanese influences.

Japan’s climate is more active than Scotland’s, so Best Japanese whiskey mature there much faster. In the US, too, the wood the spirit is matured in adds a great deal more flavor to the finished product. Are you experiencing thirst? View these unique Japanese whiskey brands below.