Japan's longest serving Prime Minister is accused of omitting dinner costs with free booze provided by Suntory. Read More
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China’s leading wine company ASC Fine Wines has reported a booming year in 2021 after the wine juggernaut withstood economic downturn last year. Here's how it achieved it in times of uncertainties. Read More
Released at just US$31,000 a bottle, Japan's oldest whisky Yamazaki 55 year old is expected to fetch half a million. Read More
Japan's drinks giants Asahi and Suntory have announced price hikes of up to 28% for its main beverages from beer to whisky. Read More
Two of Japan’s largest beverage groups, Suntory Holdings and Kirin Holdings Co., have suspended part of the wine sales due to production and shipment delays amid COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
The global trend towards moderate drinking is leading new opportunities to the no and low alcohol market in China, backed by the country’s strong purchasing power of ‘she economy’ and young drinkers. Read More
China's leading wine importer ASC saw major leadership reshuffles, and former CEO of Sarment will be joining as COO. Read More
Not all Japanese whisky is really Japanese whisky. For the first time, Japan introduced new regulations to clearly define the sought-after spirit. Mari Yasuda details the new changes and charts the history of Japanese whisky. Read More
Mari Yasuda explains here the history of Japan's love affair with Beaujolais Nouveau, a light and fruity red wine that so intently captivated the Asian country. Read More
A new world record for the most expensive bottle of Japanese whisky is set by Bonhams in Hong Kong this month. Read More