I lived in scotland for years and every single scotsman i spoke to whod tried japanese whisky said about the same thing. "Fuckin lovely, good for them" They totally deserve the success

Funny enough we went to japan and bought at the airport the Yamasaki. I am not a whiskey expert, but back home we try it and i told my wife that the best whisky I ever drink. It was in 2014 and and later I learn that the exact bottle of Yamazaki was the whiskey of the year.

The best whiskey in the world is what you personally like the most.

Dude, japanese are getting better in everything: whisky, food, technology... everything you need to live a happy life, japanese are doing it

Japanese are best at many things, whisky is one of them.

I am not surprise that's Japanese is the best whiskey those dudes are perfectionist leave it to the Japanese to one up everybody.

Been drinking Yamazaki for years and knew the secret would get out sooner or later. Luckily I scooped up 6 bottles at below todays wholesale before the boom hit : )

Ice cools whisky to an extreme low point, causing chemical reactions such that it releases far less aroma and flattening the flavour of the whisky. Surely the bartender must know that. Handsculped iceball are just for show, one where you have to sacrifice the whole essence of appreciating the whisky. In my opinion.

at first i was skeptical but now im here on youtube researching about yamazaki, its the best whiskey ive tasted so far.

Yamazaki(ōyamazaki) is my hometown.and I continue to live in this place. This is our proud. but I love scotch.

I'm Irish and love my Irish whisky I bought a bottle of Japanese single malt. I haven't touched a bottle of Jameson's since

0:45 Ouch, youtube compression didn't like that shot one bit.

I've had many whiskeys in my day and I love Japanese and Vietnamese whiskey

I'm glad they're calling it whisky. Only fitting I suppose, Japanese distillers learned the Scottish way in making the drink. Sent their top men to spend many years in Scottish distilleries, honing their skills. I'm glad they've finally come of age. Good on them.

Best way to drink whiskey is with ice? The fuck is wrong with you

Suntory whisky is so excellent but Taketsuru,Nikka, is also merrow whisky in Japan.

2:46 whoa

Great video. Thanks. 🍶🍷

I hope more people catch on the Jim Murray is just one guy with an opinion. The media took the "story" and ran with it. I enjoy Japanese single malt whisky, and so far my favorite is the usually unmentioned Hakushu 12yo. The sad thing is after Jim Murray stated the winner of 2014, Yamazaki Sherry Cast of 2013, the prices of Japanese single malt whisky went through the roof, or at least for many of them. Jim Murray's claims about the Scottish whisky industry falling behind was one bit of the story the media seem to enjoy. For many of us, we are tired of the "competition" aspect of the whisky world. I speak on behalf of those who feel the same. We are just looking for a good dram no matter where it originates. Maybe the media needs to start on reporting on the fact that Japanese whisky has simply improved their and being enjoyed by consumer world wide. Oh yeah, there doesn't appear to be a lot of media coverage of the WWA (World Whisky Award) for best Single Malt for either 2014 and this year 2015. 2014 came from Tasmania in Australia 2015 is from Taiwan. Hmmm I guess since Jim Murray's "whisky bible" isn't mention it isn't worth reporting on?

i just want to try this out hopefully it has to be affordable

a coworker and myself bought a bottle each thru internet each had to fork over USD116.00 we tried it yesterday he didn't like it much, me, I like the flavor the smell strong whiskey but I wont buy another bottle for that price, Yamazaki 12 should be priced around USD60.00, next time I will buy 2 bottles of Macallan for the price of one Yamazaki

Can't wait!!!

I’m a fan of Yamazaki, especially the 18 year old. But if given the choice between Yamazaki 18 and Hibiki 21. I’m taking the Hibiki every time.

I said it before an I say it again japan is the future.

When he started talking I was wondering why they didn't put subtitles to translate from his Japanese to English. Then after a while I realized he is actually speaking in English 🙄

Beautiful video

Yamazaki whisky is really good I preferred it neat really good sipping whiskey

I like that they didn't subtitle him.

Japanese and their culture of perfection putting everyone else to shame...

numbing the flavours with an ice-ball the size of the glass; enough to make one cry..

I would love to try some of the finer whiskies produced by suntory , yamazaki and nikka distillery. I have tried hibiki but i must admit, not a fan. Instead of flavours it was mostly alcohol burn.

sounds that that reporter indulged in some of that whiskey towards the end.

One book listed Yamazaki 12 as Jim Murray's favorite, Murray's book. With such limited production, that opinion will likely never be the consensus of the Whiskey world by sheer mathematics. If you pay $5,000 to buy a bottle, you will like it. You will psychologically be predisposed to confirm your extravagant purchase and exclusive treasure. Your guests that get a sip will also concur to avoid looking ungrateful or unsophisticated. Blind taste test it and let's see how it fares with other 12 year single malts. Much the same can be said for any unobtainum, such as Pappy.

A bottle of Yamasaki 12 is $100.00

Asking all the whiskey conesiors out there for their recommendations for Japanese whiskey. I have had American, Rye, Bourbon, and Scotches. I have a preference for bourbon if that matters. Never had Japanese whiskey but want to make a correct purchase.

The best whiskey as far as I know is Ballantile 30 years old, which is pure nectar

Bought this cause of Yakuza 0 and it’s fucking amazing

Very nice 🥃

Am so obsessed with japanese highballs 😍😍😍

I'm sorry but the yamazaki 12 years old is smooth but it has a bite too it ! I bought two thinking it was going to be great and there is a shortage ! I dont thinking is worth $ 125 dollars a bottle !

Yamasaki 12 is 3000yen here in osaka 30 bucks

if you take a bottle of pappy to japan, then the world's best whiskey will be in japan

Yes yamazaki is world's No. 1

I've had Nikko From The Barrel. It was good, but overpriced. Bourbon is still #1 for me because of the taste, but Japanese would come in second. I'm Canadian and sadly my country's own whiskey comes in last - waaaaay too mild.

How do I skip this 3:15 minute long ad?

very testy i think its come form blend with nature as s sri lankan we proud of yamazaki

I missed Bitcoin and I missed Yamazaki.

Yamasaki 12 is a fine whiskey. But its way over priced in my opinion. I've had some very great $70 whiskies that can stand up to Yamasaki 12. Personally i prefer a heavily peated whiskey if I'm going to spend over $90 for a bottle.

Purity of the water does not affect to whiskys taste. Fact. Just a way to make your product sound more "premium".

The way she says "exclusivity" at 2:59 😂

Drinking Suntory whisky:Toki now lol.

Lol... You do not drink whiskey with ice! The cold subdues the flavor and the whiskey thins to water as the ice melts. What a waste of excellent whiskey!

the Japanese are good at alternative whiskeys, flavoured and stuff. The flavours are traditional and exclusive, I've seen yamazaki "spiced" whiskeys and green tea whiskeys. Basically they're selling a newer kind of whiskey which appeals more to the younger crowd (below 35 I'd say) The kings of pure malt Whiskey are still the Scots.

Whisky the best drink has world have ever known.

WHISKY NOT WHISKEY But what else would you expect from CNN?

Title, Whiskey should be spelled Whisky since it's in Japan.

whisky * in japan

Send me some :3

Don't drink expensive Whisky on the rock!

2:53 that's how you know they're amateurs

whisky e ghiaccio ???? e' una bestemmia

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"Voted" the world's best by *one man*, a man who three years running has given that award to whiskies from different countries, hence ensuring more news coverage for his idiotic book.

Wow CNN actually put out something that was interesting and insightful for one

うふふ・・・＾＾。

That guy obviously knows little about whiskey if he thinks the best way to drink it is with ice. I have tried this world's best whiskey, and it is, of course fantastic, as are all the whiskies coming out of this distillery, but since they won that award their prices have more than doubled (and some of them weren't that cheap to begin with) rendering them too expensive and not worth the money.

I am a poor ass bitch i would never pay 500€ for one bottle.

Blended or Malt or Grain,take your pick.Not into Scotch Whiskey,strictly Bourbon.

Japanese whisky good but too much money go for scotch

Scotland has the best cuz they made it.

Funny how they paid off the whiskey bible to get that award Scotland is still the best

i stick to vodka, LET THE FLAME WAR BEGIN

Yeah, the best. But only for ignorant people who drink single malt with ice.

in my opinion, english whiskey is better than japan's one. but japanese whiskey is so unique and very softy.

Lol they have the best water there it's radioactive....

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This bartender should drink the Yamazaki served on his own balls. It is the worst sacrilege to dilute this single malt elixir with ice. Must commit an immediate harakiri for such a dishonorable and disrespectful behaviour.

Funny thing.. especially since there's no such thing as best whisky.

Fake news. I'm sticking with my Scotch.

johnny walker black label is best tasting ..and philippines whiskey tanduay is the mildest to drink..

I reckon Japanese whisky is a bit of a fad. especially now that there are so few age statement Japanese whiskies left on the market. So far, I can't really find anything to rave about. Sure, it has the right smell and broadly speaking, the right taste but it's like having the words but not the meaning. But the biggest problem is the price. Compared to a 10 year-old Laphroaig or Ardbeg - which can be had for a lot less - Japanese whisky just doesn't seem to compare on a cost/performance basis. I can get 15 year-old Glenfarclas or Dalwhinnie for less. To be honest, while I've still yet to taste the legendary Yamazaki (there's no way I'm drinking that with ice), I haven't yet found a Japanese whisky that I regard as better than something like Hellyer's Road (yes, I'm Australian).

Radioactive whiskey anyone ???

The worlds best Whiskey is Australian and is called Sullivans Cove.....

Your all delusional..true whisky is from Scotland...

scotch is horrid. jack is better than scotch

This is just brand promotion. The whiskey is very ordinary. Packaging is great. Not worth it.

Who´s the host ?