Spirits
Japanese Whisky
- Spirit
- 43% ABV
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Choose this if…
- ✓You enjoy rich, complex spirits with oak, vanilla or smoky character.
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- ✗You prefer light, neutral or sweet spirits.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Japanese Whisky?
Japanese Whisky is a distilled drink category component used for drink guides, recipe discovery, flavor navigation and alcohol-style grouping. It should be described by base material, production style, aroma, flavor, body and cocktail context rather than recipe count alone.
What does Japanese Whisky taste like?
oak, vanilla, malt, fruit, delicate spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Japanese Whisky profile
Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails
- High-strength spirit (43% ABV)
oak, vanilla, malt, fruit, delicate spice, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 71
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 237 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Japanese Whisky — common questions
- What is the ABV of Japanese Whisky?
- Japanese Whisky has an ABV of approximately 43%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Japanese Whisky with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Japanese Whisky sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Japanese Whisky, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.