Indeed it's true that Japan produces not one but several worl's best whiskey in the world, in fact it embarrasses and shocked many Scottish. I especially like Hibiki! Some of the top single malt whiskey can be found at http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/food-drink/best-japanese-whisky-under-50-100-nikka-suntory-single-malt-10201539.html