Tenjaku Blended Japanese Whisky
天雀 ブレンデッド
About
A budget blended whisky marketed as Japanese whisky but NOT JSLMA compliant. Tenjaku uses imported Scotch malt whisky blended with domestic grain spirit in Japan. While legally labeled as Japanese whisky under old regulations, it does not meet the 2024 JSLMA standards requiring all production steps to occur in Japan. Widely available and affordable, but buyers should understand what they are getting.
Tasting Notes
Light grain, mild sweetness, faint floral notes
Smooth and light with honey, vanilla, mild grain sweetness
Short and clean
What People Are Saying
Rated 4.3/5 across 180 reviews on Amazon Japan. Buyers describe it as an excellent entry level Japanese whisky with clean grain notes and subtle fruit, perfect for cocktails.
「180件のレビューで平均4.3/5。クリーンな穀物香と控えめなフルーツノートで、カクテルに最適な入門レベルの日本ウイスキーと評価。」
Whiskybase users rate Tenjaku at 78.33/100 across 24 ratings, noting its smooth grain-forward profile from the Hombo Shuzo portfolio.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
Highball or mixed drinks
