The Japanese Way Of Whisky

Japanese whisky, revealed.

"The Japanese Way Of Whisky" is not simply a book about whisky; it is an invitation into a refined world where patience, precision and philosophy define flavour. Written by award-winning author and leading Japanese whisky authority Dave Broom, this hardcover volume reads like a private journey reserved for those who appreciate depth, craftsmanship and understated luxury.

Across its pages, Broom travels through Japan’s most revered whisky distilleries, uncovering the thinking, traditions and cultural values that shape each spirit. He explores how climate, seasonality and an obsessive attention to detail influence the final liquid, while offering tasting notes that speak to both seasoned collectors and confident enthusiasts. This is whisky understood not as a product, but as an expression of place and mindset.

Interwoven with this exploration is a personal travel narrative, enriched by photography from Kohei Take, that brings Japan itself into sharp focus. From the rhythm of the seasons to the quiet discipline of Japanese craftsmanship, every chapter deepens the connection between culture and whisky. The result is a book that feels intimate, authoritative and deliberately unhurried.

Winner of the prestigious André Simon John Avery Award and now presented in an updated edition with a new introduction, "The Japanese Way Of Whisky" is a statement piece for the man who values knowledge as much as rarity. It belongs on the shelf of those who collect with intent, drink with curiosity and recognise true quality when they see it.