Aichi Prefecture

Japan is, it is fair to say, whiskey crazy. Since it was first produced in the country in around 1870, whiskey has grown to compete with sake as Japan’s top tipple. In fact, today Japan is recognized as being one of the world’s greatest whiskey producers, with its top brands regularly winning elite awards, creating high international demand. As such, whiskey bars are popular haunts for lovers of all kinds of whiskeys, from bourbon to rye, from scotch to Irish whiskey. Basically, if it’s a whiskey of any kind, you can find it here. Below are a few places that, whether you are a connoisseur or just like an occasional tipple, you should certainly check out. Bourbon Street Named after a street in Louisiana, Bourbon Street is an American-style bar in Fushimi. As to be expected, they serve predominantly bourbon – 14 kinds in fact – but they also have a number of top quality Japanese whiskeys, including Yamazaki and Hibiki. As well as being a place at which you can simply enjoy a relaxing drink after work, they also cater for parties. Where: Naka Ward, Sakae, 2 Chome−1−12 Dia Palace Fushimi B1 (map) Website: bar-bourbonst.com Bar Kobo Two minutes…