Tenjaku Whisky USA an importer of leading Japanese spirits, has announced the arrival of Tenjaku Japanese Vodka. With a base made from Yamada Nishiki rice, famed for its use in the highest quality sakes, and natural spring water drawn from 250 meters below the Mt. Fuji basin, it is a unique vodka that truly embodies the essence of Japan. Tenjaku Japanese Vodka boasts a subtle sweetness and mellow aroma unique to Japan’s highest quality rice with a deliciously refreshing aftertaste. Tenjaku Japanese Vodka has a mellowness produced by the technique of combining koji malt with polished Japanese ..read more

Welcome to Tenjaku Tastes: March Madness Edition! Who’s ready for basketball and winning brackets?! More importantly, who’s ready to eat some wings? You may be used to beer and wings, but we promise sampling some whisky/wings combinations is worth it. When it comes to pairings, the options are endless! Can we suggest starting with the smooth, faint smokiness of Tenjaku Blended Whisky paired with wings doused in Frank’s RedHot? Or perhaps a sweet tangy BBQ wing matched up with Tenjaku Pure Malt? The vanilla notes of Pure Malt blend satisfyingly with the spicy sweetness of the BBQ. Be bold and ..read more

Welcome to Tenjaku Tastes: Valentine’s Edition! Love is in the air in February and that means Tenjaku Whisky and Chocolate! Chocolate covered strawberries, of course. Whisky and chocolate of any kind is a classic pairing, but the tang of the strawberry pairs well with the fruity notes of Tenjaku Pure Malt particularly well. We find darker chocolate creates the richest pairing, but why not sample them all? Try out dark, milk, white or a swirl of multiple chocolates. If you’re making at home, try adding other toppings such as nuts for further depth of flavor. This pairing is sure to make you and ..read more

Welcome to Tenjaku Tastes: New Years Edition! Get those charcuterie party boards prepped! The incredibly smooth Tenjaku Blended Whisky pairs well with many meats and cheeses, but try it out with a buttery, mellow brie. Your taste buds will thank you. Not a fan of brie? Try a flavorful aged gouda! Happy New Year! The post Tenjaku Tastes Series: Brie Cheese first appeared on Tenjaku Japanese Whisky ..read more

Welcome to Tenjaku Tastes: Christmas Edition! You’ve heard of a whisky ginger cocktail, but how about a Tenjaku Whisky gingerbread pairing? The slight spice and sweetness of Tenjaku Blended Whisky is a great compliment to this classic holiday cookie. Santa won’t miss a few! Merry Christmas! The post Tenjaku Tastes Series: Gingerbread first appeared on Tenjaku Japanese Whisky ..read more

Welcome to Tenjaku Tastes: Thanksgiving Edition! When it comes to Thanksgiving, the desserts are as important as the dinner! Step aside bourbon, the vanilla notes of Tenjaku Pure Malt enhance similar flavors in a pecan pie for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. A chocolate pecan pie? Even better. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Happy Thanksgiving! The post Tenjaku Tastes Series: Pecan Pie first appeared on Tenjaku Japanese Whisky ..read more

The Tenjaku team had the pleasure of attending the New York City Wine & Food Festival 2023 where we showcased a new booth design and some delicious cocktails. We served up The Boulevardier – Inspired by Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House featuring Tenjaku Pure Malt as well as The HG Classic – Inspired by Hudson Golf featuring Tenjaku Gin.                   The crew also attended Robert Ivine’s Steak & Whisky event on top of the World Trade Center where we rocked out to a live DJ set alongside tasty sips and bites. If you dropped by our booth ..read more

Welcome to our Tenjaku Tastes series! Our goal is to give you exciting and seasonal ways to pair your glass of Tenjaku Whisky. Fall is here and so are delicious fall flavors! What better way to celebrate than with sliced apple or apple pie? The fresh tang of an apple can be the perfect compliment to your evening glass. Alternatively, apple pie will bring out the delicate sweetness of Tenjaku Blended Whisky. Try it both ways and let us know what you like best! The post Tenjaku Tastes Series: Fall Apple first appeared on Tenjaku Japanese Whisky ..read more

Friday, August 25th we attended Whiskey Business put on by the San Antonio Current benefitting The Witte Museum. This premier whiskey tasting event featured top whiskeys, bourbons and scotches from locally produced to imports (such as our own Tenjaku!) Attendees got to sample from dozens of distilleries, attend informative seminars, sample dishes from hot local restaurants and then dance the night away with live music and multiple DJ stages. Craft beer and wine were also available to sample while viewing the 100,000 square feet of art galleries offered at The Witte. Check out photos of the ev ..read more

Tenjaku is “a good place for people to get into the world of Japanese Whisky”. Tenjaku Father’s Day contest winner Joshua Scarver talks about his love for whisky, cigars and giving back. My name is Joshua Scarver and I am from the city of Milwaukee. I have done many things and worn many hats in my life and career but more recently I decided to focus my efforts on sharing my love of whisky (bourbon, scotch , Irish and of course Japanese) and love of cigars. I have been enjoying spirits and cigars for many years (15 years to be exact) but I rarely shared my underlying passion for these everyday ..read more