Iwai Tradition
岩井トラディション
About
Named after Kiichiro Iwai, the man who sent Masataka Taketsuru to Scotland to learn whisky making. A blended whisky that represents approachable Japanese whisky at a reasonable price point. Popular in the US market.
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Tasting Notes
Honey, caramel, vanilla, cereal, and a mild fruitiness
Smooth and easy with toffee, vanilla, light fruit, cereal sweetness, and mild oak
Medium length, clean, with lingering vanilla and a hint of spice
What People Are Saying
Averages 4.2/5 on Amazon Japan. Reviewers appreciate its affordable price point and smooth corn whisky base, noting sweet vanilla and light peat smoke.
「平均4.2/5。手頃な価格と滑らかなコーンウイスキーベースが評価され、甘いバニラと軽いピート香が特徴的。」
Whiskybase community rates Iwai Tradition at 77.96/100 across 138 ratings, appreciating its wine cask influence and Mars Shinshu affordable blending style.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
Versatile: neat, on the rocks, highball, or in cocktails. Great value introduction to Japanese whisky.
