Seiichi Koshimizu is a blender who represents Japanese Whisky to the world and has been involved in its manufacturing for many years.
What is the appeal of whisky in his mind? How does the maker see his product? Is the blend everything when it comes to whisky?

There is no doubt that whisky is delicious. But it also contains strong levels of alcohol. What other benefits and effects do whisky have on our bodies?
Additionally, Koshimizu explains how to enjoy both single malt and blended whisky in each their own way.

The definition of "Single Malt" is a whisky that has been produced in and by a single distillery.
What is the most important factor when it comes to creating single malt whisky?
Koshimizu drinks Yamazaki 12 Years Old at a traditional Japanese temple and explains the secrets of single malt whisky.

Blended whisky is produced by the blending of malt whisky from different distilleries together with grain whisky.
In this day and age, there are countless blended whiskies available due to the amazing variety of ingredients available to blenders.
What did Koshimizu himself personally value as the basics and essential factors when making blended whisky?

There are long-sellers and brand new products. There are vintage and No-Age-Statement whiskies. There are single malts and blended whiskies.
Whisky is fun because of the uniqueness, character and individuality of each one.
What does Koshimizu look for in a whisky he encounters for the first time? He explains that he does not look at it as simply good or bad, but from the many different viewpoints as a blender, maker as well as a fan and enthusiast.