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27/06/2026

What drives someone to build a whisky distillery on a remote, wind-battered island at the edge of Japan? 🥃

In the final part of the Rishiri Whisky Quadrilogy, founder Casey Wahl tells me what really pushed him to start from zero to create Japan's northernmost distillery against all odds.

It's the story behind everything you've seen across this series. This one is not just for Japanese whisky fans, it's for everyone who has done or wants to do business in Japan, for entrepreneurs everywhere and for anyone building something from nothing.

Inspiring and motivating. Watch now: https://youtu.be/D0S-jI331mo

22/06/2026

NEW VIDEO: New make today. Whisky tomorrow. 🥃

I sat down [stood up] with Casey Wahl, the founder of the Rishiri Distillery - Japan's northernmost single malt producer - to taste their 2024 vintage Kamui Genshu new make spirit.

This is what whisky looks like before it's whisky. Raw, wild, and shaped by the relentless wind off the Sea of Japan.

Full tasting + the secrets behind Kamui Whisky KK's award-winning spirit, out now 👇

https://youtu.be/66RAQyj-AAQ

17/06/2026

NEW VIDEO: What's the secret to great Japanese whisky? More to the point, what's the secret to THIS distillery's award-winning new make?

In Part 2 of the Rishiri Whisky Quadrilogy, I'm back on Japan's northernmost, super-craft single malt island with founder Casey Wahl and head distiller Javier Negrete, breaking down exactly how their award-winning Kamui Genshu gets made.

We cover the water sources, the 4-grain mashbill they landed on, the bespoke Vendome stills and worm tub condensers, and the relentless island wind that's already shaping the spirit before it's even in a barrel.

Then alongside my friend and barrel co-owner Armando, I join Javier at the stills for the art of the cut - tasting heads, hearts and tails in real time.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/dAr1v5Ec36g

04/06/2026

NEW VIDEO: IT CAN NOW BE REVEALED... In May 2024 I travelled to Rishiri Island, one of the most remote places in Japan, and barrelled my own whisky. Watch the adventure here: https://youtu.be/pK5ONLSwHTM

29/05/2026

Quick one - the lifetime discount for OG supporters of the Kanpai Planet Club closes at 23:59 UTC on 31 May. 65 hours to go!

In case you haven't heard: I've just launched a membership programme for my Japan drinks YouTube channel, Kanpai Planet.

Four tiers. Benefits ranging from an insider email, early access, extended editions and credits in every video, all the way up to some genuinely unique experiences for those who want to go deep, including discounts on Maction Planet tours!

Two simple goals: take the community to the next level and tackle bigger projects together.

Use code OG for 10% off for life. Click here to sign up: https://kanpaiplanet.com/join

That's it. That's the post. Kanpai!

25/05/2026

52 yr Ben Nevis from 1973. £750. Worth it? Find out here: https://youtu.be/duyPRepzmqg

22/05/2026

The Thomson Bros are charging the equivalent of $1000 USD for this 52-year-old Ben Nevis from 1973.

I... had... thoughts.

Watch my latest video here: https://youtu.be/duyPRepzmqg

21/05/2026

NEW VIDEO: £750 for a bottle of whisky distilled the same year Dark Side of the Moon came out.

Worth it? Let's find out.

This is the Thompson Brothers Ben Nevis 1973 — 52 years old, 390 bottles, and somehow priced at three figures. The oldest whisky they have ever released AND I have ever reviewed.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/duyPRepzmqg

18/05/2026

I've just sent the final draft of my latest video - the first one made since the Kanpai Planet membership program launched - to the legends who have already signed up to the Kanpai Planet Club. And yes, that is still the working title.

The reason I'm calling it a 'final draft' is that the version going public will include credits for every member who has joined by the time it publishes.

Credits in every video, as well as early access, are things a lot of you specifically asked for. I wanted to make good on that from day one.

You have until 1800 JST on 19 May 2026, that's 18 hours where when this posts, to get your membership started to get your name in this one.

10% LIFETIME discount with code OG - only before 31 May 2026.

Sign up at kanpaiplanet.com/join

We continue... and Kanpai!

14/05/2026

There were two LARGE reveals in my latest video on Kanpai Planet.

This was one of them.

Head to kanpaiplanet.com/join and check out what we have planned for the all-new Kanpai Planet Club*

10% LIFETIME discount with code OG

We continue... and Kanpai!

*working title

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