Old Rum from the 1970s: Fifty Years of Bottle Aging and the Weight of History Rum was once called Kill-Devil. The name emerged in the 17th century, when the spirit produced from sugarcane molasses in the Caribbean was so raw…
King Black 43 Years: The Speyside Sherry Cask That Took a Lifetime to Become Perfect There are bottles you keep. Bottles you protect, that sit on the back bar for years because you know that once they’re gone, they’re gone…
Written by Mika Tanimoto, Owner-Bartender, Bar Little Happiness “Whisky cannot be made in the subtropics.” That was the consensus among whisky experts worldwide — until Kavalan Distillery proved them all wrong. And the man who spent 15 years at the…
Experience Hiroshima through the eyes of a native owner and a collection of 1,000 bottles. When you visit Hiroshima, are you looking for just another bar, or a place where the city’s heart beats? If you prefer a locally-rooted sanctuary…
An experience beyond the glass: Hiroshima’s one-of-a-kind journey If you’re seeking standard mojitos or martinis, Hiroshima has plenty of options. But if you crave a truly unique liquid experience found nowhere else in the world, your search ends at Bar…
1. A Message to Peat Lovers Worldwide If you are a fan of Laphroaig’s intense medicinal peat and oceanic character, your journey is just beginning. At Bar Little Happiness in Hiroshima, we house over 1,000 bottles, specializing in the rarest…
A Tasting Experience Found Nowhere Else Savoring a glass of Hiroshima’s local whiskies, Sakurao and Togouchi, is a journey in itself. But at Bar Little Happiness, we take this journey to the next level. We offer a secret “key” to…
Your Perfect Night in Hiroshima Starts Here After a long day of exploring the Peace Memorial Park or the beautiful island of Miyajima, there is no better way to unwind than with a glass of premium Japanese whisky. However, many…
Your Gateway to Japanese Whisky in Hiroshima Hiroshima has become a global destination for whisky enthusiasts. At Bar Little Happiness, we don’t just pour drinks; we provide a deep “Anatomy of Hiroshima Whisky.” Whether you are a seasoned collector or…
Why Labels Can Be Confusing Recently, many guests visit my bar, Little Happiness, asking for “Real Japanese Whisky.” However, the world of whisky is more complex than just a label. As someone who has curated over 1,000 bottles, I want…