8 must-try Japanese whiskies, recommended by the experts

Japan began producing whisky in the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until the 21st that it brimmed over into global markets. Much of the spirit’s newfound awareness was due to 2003’s Lost in Translation, in which a black-tied, bleary-eyed Bill Murray did his utmost to sell us on “Suntory Time”. But the truth is, this Japanese spirit sells itself — as London’s best bar managers and mixologists will tell you.