{"title":"Japanese Grain Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhisky made mostly from corn or other grains, usually column-distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nikka-whisky-coffey-grain-japan-750ml","title":"Nikka Coffey Grain Whiskey 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka Coffey Grain Whisky is a single grain Japanese whisky distilled in vintage Coffey stills — continuous column stills — at Nikka's Miyagikyo Distillery. It's made primarily from corn, a style Nikka has run since the 1960s using stills bought secondhand from a closing Scottish distillery. Bottled at 45% ABV without an age statement, it carries a sweet, creamy character unusual for grain whisky, with vanilla, coconut, and ripe fruit on the nose, a smooth, rounded palate, and a long, mellow finish. It's a rare showcase for grain whisky as a standalone pour rather than blending filler, and a distinctive entry point into Nikka's range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built for a highball — soda water lets the coconut and vanilla shine without overwhelming the whisky's natural sweetness. Neat works too if you want to taste what grain whisky can do on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35737800802457,"sku":"VWS_4789","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/150928_6471bdbf-c2bc-42d2-9081-50cbbb2f5da1.jpg?v=1582928161"},{"product_id":"shibui-virgin-white-oak-single-grain-whisky-750-ml","title":"Shibui 10 Year Single Grain Whisky 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eShibui 10 Year Single Grain Whisky is a Japanese grain whisky bottled under the Shibui name, built from grain distillate matured for a decade. Single grain whisky is typically lighter and sweeter than malt whisky, with a smoother, more approachable character that leans on vanilla and soft cereal notes rather than heavy smoke or sherry. Details on the exact distillery and cask program behind this release aren't confirmed here, so treat the specifics as a starting point rather than a guarantee. It's a fair pick for someone curious about Japanese whisky beyond the well-known blended and single malt names, looking for something mellow to sip slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Shibui 10 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it neat or with a splash of water to open up the grain sweetness; it's soft enough that heavy ice will mute what character it has.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649357189338,"sku":"VWS_200423802","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/japanese-whisky-shibui-single-grain-whisky-10yr-ma.jpg?v=1684842071"},{"product_id":"single-grain-whisky-sherry-cask-750-ml","title":"Shibui Single Grain Whisky Sherry Cask 18 year 750 ml","description":"\n\nShibui Single Grain Whisky Sherry Cask 18 year is a single grain whisky from Japan. It is aged for 18 years in sherry casks, giving it a deep, complex flavor. The whisky has notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spices, with a long, smooth finish. It is a great choice for those looking for a unique and flavorful whisky experience.","brand":"Shibui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42949968691418,"sku":"VWS200424561","price":215.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/18f2bd16-f70e-11ec-a549-027b2cc9fbb5.jpg?v=1657175551"},{"product_id":"single-grain-japanese-whisky-750-ml","title":"Makoto Single Grain Japanese Whisky 23 year 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMakoto Single Grain Japanese Whisky 23 Year is presented as an aged single grain whisky bottled at 43% ABV, a style built from continuous-still grain spirit rather than the pot-still malt whisky most drinkers associate with Japan. Single grain releases tend to run lighter and sweeter than malt whisky, with the long 23-year age statement pointing toward significant oak development layered over that lighter base. Independent, verified details on Makoto's distillery of origin and exact production aren't confirmed here, so treat sourcing claims with some caution. It suits collectors of aged Japanese whisky curious about the single grain side of the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Makoto 23 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat to let the 23 years of oak show fully, adding only a drop of water if the alcohol feels sharper than the age statement suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42949969346778,"sku":"VWS200424573","price":414.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/7754d93e-f7d1-11ec-969e-06280c24f177.jpg?v=1657175580"},{"product_id":"bainbridge-bainbridge-yama-american-single-grain-barley-whiskey-mizunara-japanese-oak-cask-750-ml","title":"Bainbridge Bainbridge Yama American Single Grain Barley Whiskey Mizunara Japanese Oak Cask 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBainbridge Yama is an American single grain barley whiskey from Bainbridge Organic Distillers, finished in mizunara Japanese oak casks - a wood prized in Japanese whisky for its incense, sandalwood, and coconut notes, though it's notoriously prone to leaking and hard to work with. This is a distinctly craft, small-batch approach out of Washington State rather than a big-name distillery release. Expect a nose of malt and light incense-like spice from the mizunara, a smooth, grain-forward palate, and a warm, sandalwood-tinged finish. It's built for whisky drinkers curious about mizunara's effect outside of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Bainbridge Yama\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a tulip glass, gives the mizunara's incense and sandalwood character room to separate from the base grain whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bainbridge Organic Distillers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43803943796954,"sku":"VWS200426212","price":615.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/10830387.jpg?v=1684402049"},{"product_id":"shibui-small-batch-sherry-cask-single-grain-8-year-750ml","title":"Shibui Small Batch Sherry Cask Single Grain 8 year 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eShibui Small Batch Sherry Cask Single Grain is a Japanese-style whisky aged 8 years in sherry casks, a maturation choice that builds a rich, complex flavor profile. Notes of dried fruits, nuts, and spices come through from the sherry influence, layered over the single-grain base spirit's naturally lighter, sweeter character compared to a malt whisky. Each small-batch release is crafted to highlight that sherry-cask character specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Shibui Sherry Cask Single Grain\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink it neat to fully appreciate the dried-fruit and nut notes the sherry cask contributes — this is a sipping whisky, not a mixer. A single ice cube is fine if you prefer it a touch cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179767722202,"sku":"VWS200428521","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/shibui-8-year-single-grain-small-batch-whisky-750ml-663159.jpg?v=1712237248"},{"product_id":"nikka-the-grain-2023-750-ml","title":"Nikka The Grain 2023 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka The Grain 2023 is a single grain whisky from Japan's Nikka distillery, made with a blend of corn and malt from Niigata and Hokkaido prefectures and aged 8 years in sherry casks. It has a light gold color, with notes of nuts, cinnamon, dried fruit, and oak on the nose. On the palate there are hints of nuts, citrus, and caramel, leading to a long, crisp, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Nikka The Grain 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat is the best way to catch the nuts, citrus, and caramel this grain whisky carries — its light body means ice can wash it out fast. It also works in a Highball if you want something long and easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44383658672346,"sku":"VWS200429614","price":168.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/nikka-discovery-series-the-grain-2023-whisky-750ml-702748_450x450_27e2d9ec-e254-42c1-89ef-1b0bb78ecf54.jpg?v=1704276289"},{"product_id":"shibui-grain-select-750ml","title":"Shibui Grain Select 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eShibui Grain Select is a Japanese grain whisky bottled under the Shibui label, a brand that specialises in grain and malt whiskies drawn from Japanese stock. Grain whisky is made in a continuous still rather than a pot, which gives it a lighter, sweeter frame than single malt: less weight, more polish, and a texture that tends toward cream rather than smoke. The nose is vanilla, coconut and pastry; the palate is soft and creamy with butterscotch, ripe pear and toasted grain; the finish is short, clean and gently sweet. It is an easy introduction to Japanese whisky. Drink it neat, over a large cube, or in a cold soda highball.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45127019102426,"sku":"VWS200430958","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/18f2bd16-f70e-11ec-a549-027b2cc9fbb5_fc1c3150-481e-4472-86f3-e8ff54a9f83a.jpg?v=1788217029"},{"product_id":"sato-shiki-single-grain-whisky-750ml","title":"Sato Shiki Single Grain Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSato Shiki is a single grain whisky, meaning grain whisky from one distillery bottled on its own rather than folded into a blend. Grain spirit is distilled to a higher strength than malt, which strips out the heavier congeners and leaves something lighter and sweeter: the soft half of most blends, here asked to stand up alone. The nose is vanilla, cut grass and light tropical fruit. The palate is delicate and creamy, with toffee, banana, coconut and a dusting of oak spice. The finish is short, clean and gently sweet. Serve it over ice, or in a highball with plenty of cold soda, which is where lighter grain whiskies do their best work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sato Shiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45709869220058,"sku":"VWS200431606","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/BuySatoShiki21YearOldSingleGrainWhiskyOnline.jpg?v=1725438427"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/japanese-grain-whisky.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}