<p>In the heart of Japan's Shizuoka region, Shizuoka Distillery stands as a pioneer in the country's burgeoning independent whisky movement. Fuelled by cedar from nearby forests, the distillery embraces innovation, including the world's only wood-fuelled blaze beneath a whisky still. As Japan commemorates a century of whisky making since Suntory's inception in 1923, the industry has exploded, boasting over 100 licensed distilleries – double the number a decade ago.</p>

<p><b>Crafting ambitions: A global journey</b></p>

<p>Inspired by a Scottish distillery, Taiko Nakamura founded Shizuoka Distillery in 2016 with a vision to share Japanese whisky globally. Despite their modest scale compared to industry giants like Suntory, smaller players like Nakamura's embrace world-class ambitions, contributing to the diversification of Japan's whisky landscape.</p>

<p><b>Craft boom and quality surge</b></p>

<p>The craft whisky surge in Japan catalysed around 2008, marked a shift from being perceived as Scotch imitators to international award-winners. By 2015, global demand outpaced supply, leading to soaring prices. Industry leaders Suntory and Nikka responded by investing billions to ramp up production, emphasising quality over quantity.</p>

<p><b>Welcoming new players: A harmonious blend</b></p>

<p>Chief blender Shinji Fukuyo of Suntory welcomes the influx of new distillers, offering guidance to startups, and highlighting the collective goal of maintaining and improving Japanese whisky's overall quality. Foreign investments, such as Diageo's stake in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, further highlight the industry's global appeal.</p>

<p><b>Regulating success: Japanese whisky standards</b></p>

<p>Recognising the need to preserve the integrity of Japanese whisky, the Japan Spirits &amp; Liqueurs Makers Association implemented new labelling standards in 2021. While non-legally binding, these guidelines require adherence to specific production criteria, ensuring authenticity. This move aims to prevent poor-quality products from tarnishing Japan's whisky reputation.</p>

<p><b>From tradition to regulation: Guiding principles</b></p>

<p>To be labelled Japanese whisky, certain criteria must be met, including the use of malted grains, Japanese water extraction, in-country saccharification, fermentation, and distillation, maturation in Japanese wooden casks for at least three years, bottling in Japan at a minimum strength of 40% ABV, allowance of plain caramel colouring, and restrictions on labelling references to Japan.</p>

<p><b>Historical roots and global growth</b></p>

<p>Japanese whisky traces its origins to 1923 when Masataka Taketsuru and Shinjiro Torri embarked on a journey to master whisky making. Today, with around 24 distilleries, Japan ranks as the fourth-largest whisky producer globally. The industry's global market size reached $600.2 million in 2020, with projections of a 9.4% CAGR by 2025.</p>

<p><b>Popularity soars: A global whisky phenomenon</b></p>

<p>Japanese whisky's popularity skyrocketed internationally, driven by factors like the emphasis on master blenders, iconic movie moments, and numerous awards. Japan, now the fourth-largest whisky producer globally, has witnessed surging demand, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, France, China, the U.S., and the Philippines.</p>

<p><b>Crafting the future of Japanese whisky</b></p>

<p>As Japanese whisky continues its global ascent, the industry faces challenges and opportunities. With a commitment to quality, adherence to new standards, and a rich history blending tradition with innovation, Japan's whisky makers are poised to shape the future of this beloved spirit on the world stage.</p>

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In the heart of Japan's Shizuoka region, Shizuoka Distillery stands as a pioneer in the country's burgeoning independent whisky movement. Fuelled by cedar from nearby forests, the distillery embraces innovation, including the world's only wood-fuelled blaze beneath a whisky still.

In the heart of Japan's Shizuoka region, Shizuoka Distillery stands as a pioneer in the country's burgeoning independent whisky movement. Fuelled by cedar from nearby forests, the distillery embraces innovation, including the world's only wood-fuelled blaze beneath a whisky still. As Japan commemorates a century of whisky making since Suntory's inception in 1923, the industry has exploded, boasting over 100 licensed distilleries – double the number a decade ago. Crafting ambitions: A global journey Inspired by a Scottish distillery, Taiko Nakamura founded Shizuoka Distillery in 2016 with a vision to share Japanese whisky globally. Despite their modest scale compared to industry giants like Suntory, smaller players like Nakamura's embrace world-class ambitions, contributing to the diversification of Japan's whisky landscape. Craft boom and quality surge The craft whisky surge in Japan catalysed around 2008, marked a shift from being perceived as Scotch imitators to international award-winners. By 2015, global demand outpaced supply, leading to soaring prices. Industry leaders Suntory and Nikka responded by investing billions to ramp up production, emphasising quality over quantity. Welcoming new players: A harmonious blend Chief blender Shinji Fukuyo of Suntory welcomes the influx of new distillers, offering guidance to startups, and highlighting the collective goal of maintaining and improving Japanese whisky's overall quality. Foreign investments, such as Diageo's stake in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, further highlight the industry's global appeal. Regulating success: Japanese whisky standards Recognising the need to preserve the integrity of Japanese whisky, the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association implemented new labelling standards in 2021. While non-legally binding, these guidelines require adherence to specific production criteria, ensuring authenticity. This move aims to prevent poor-quality products from tarnishing Japan's whisky reputation. From tradition to regulation: Guiding principles To be labelled Japanese whisky, certain criteria must be met, including the use of malted grains, Japanese water extraction, in-country saccharification, fermentation, and distillation, maturation in Japanese wooden casks for at least three years, bottling in Japan at a minimum strength of 40% ABV, allowance of plain caramel colouring, and restrictions on labelling references to Japan. Historical roots and global growth Japanese whisky traces its origins to 1923 when Masataka Taketsuru and Shinjiro Torri embarked on a journey to master whisky making. Today, with around 24 distilleries, Japan ranks as the fourth-largest whisky producer globally. The industry's global market size reached $600.2 million in 2020, with projections of a 9.4% CAGR by 2025. Popularity soars: A global whisky phenomenon Japanese whisky's popularity skyrocketed internationally, driven by factors like the emphasis on master blenders, iconic movie moments, and numerous awards. Japan, now the fourth-largest whisky producer globally, has witnessed surging demand, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, France, China, the U.S., and the Philippines. Crafting the future of Japanese whisky As Japanese whisky continues its global ascent, the industry faces challenges and opportunities. With a commitment to quality, adherence to new standards, and a rich history blending tradition with innovation, Japan's whisky makers are poised to shape the future of this beloved spirit on the world stage. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Q: My smartwatch shows me that my sleeping heart rate is much higher at night after I've had a couple of glasses of wine. It's normally around 60 beats per minute, but it spikes up to 80 to 100 if I drink more than a glass of wine. Is that normal?</p>

<p>A: We all know that a glass or two of wine can help you relax and unwind. But alcohol can also have pronounced effects on your cardiovascular system in the hours after you consume it, causing your heart to beat faster, at least in the short term. And in general, the more you drink, the greater the uptick in your heart rate.</p>

<p>Experts say that for most healthy adults, a temporary increase in heart rate caused by one or two drinks is probably not something to worry about. But it could be problematic for people who have conditions that cause irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation or other types of arrhythmias, or for those who are at high risk for heart attacks or strokes.</p>

<p>Last year, a group of researchers analysed data from 32 different clinical trials of alcohol consumption involving 767 people; most were healthy young men in their 20s and 30s. They saw distinct patterns in how alcohol affected their heart rates and blood pressure readings shortly after drinking.</p>

<p>In general, a normal resting heart rate for adults is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. The researchers found that consuming one standard drink — generally defined as a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine or a cocktail containing 1.5 ounces of liquor — tended to elevate the participants' heart rates by about five beats per minute in the six hours that followed. With two or more drinks, the increase in heart rate was greater, and heart rates remained slightly elevated up to 24 hours later.</p>

<p>Alcohol also had distinct effects on blood pressure. A single drink had little effect on blood pressure, but when people consumed two drinks, they experienced a slight dip in their blood pressure levels in the hours that followed. When they had more than two drinks, however, they saw their blood pressure levels fall at first and then begin to climb, eventually becoming slightly elevated about 13 hours after they drank. The findings on blood pressure seem to square with other studies that have shown that light drinking can be slightly beneficial to cardiovascular health, causing your blood vessels to dilate and blood pressure to fall, but that having more than two drinks on one occasion can stress your circulation.</p>

<p>It's common for people to drink in the evening. So scientists have also looked at what happens when people consume alcohol before going to bed. In one study published in January, researchers recruited 26 men and women and had them spend three nights in a lab where they were monitored as they slept. On one occasion, the participants consumed what are considered "moderate" amounts of alcohol before going to bed: The women each had one glass of wine, and the men drank two glasses of wine. On another night, the participants drank heavier amounts: The women drank three glasses of wine, and the men had four. On the third night, they were all given nonalcoholic wine,&nbsp;which served as a placebo.</p>

<p>The researchers found that when people drank moderate amounts of wine, their nighttime heart rates rose by four per cent compared with when they did not drink alcohol. But their heart rates returned to normal in the morning hours. When people drank heavier amounts, however, their nighttime heart rates spiked 14&nbsp;per cent and remained elevated into the morning. The study also found that alcohol, especially when consumed in higher amounts, temporarily lowered the participants' heart rate variability, a measure of the variation in time between heartbeats. A higher variability is generally a sign of better cardiovascular fitness.</p>

<p>One particularly striking study published in 2017 looked at how alcohol could affect your heart rate in social settings. The study was carried out at the Munich Oktoberfest, the world's largest public beer festival. The researchers recruited more than 3,000 men and women who had been drinking but were not legally impaired. They tested their blood alcohol concentrations and gave them EKGs to assess their cardiac function. They found that about 26&nbsp;per cent of the revelers had a resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute, a risky but not life-threatening condition known as sinus tachycardia. About five to six&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;of the participants showed other types of irregular heartbeats that are considered more dangerous, including atrial fibrillation, which can lead to serious complications such as strokes. The higher the participants’ breath alcohol concentrations, the greater their odds of having one of these irregular heart rhythms.</p>

<p>Dr. Stefan Brunner, a cardiologist at the University Hospital of Munich and an author of the study, said his findings demonstrated that in general, heart rate climbs continuously with increasing blood alcohol levels, but not everyone shows the same level of susceptibility. "Some people react more profoundly with an increasing heart rate than others," he said, though it’s unclear why that is. Some people may simply have a higher tolerance for alcohol, he said.</p>

<p>Brunner emphasized that for most healthy adults, an increase in heart rate in response to alcohol should not be alarming, especially if you are drinking in moderation, which the Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines as no more than one drink a day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. "An increase in heart rate from 60 to 80 to 100 beats per minute is not of concern and just reflects the influence of alcohol," Brunner said, though he added that you should be concerned if you experience palpitations after drinking or if your smartwatch alerts you to an abnormal heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation.</p>

<p>You should also be cautious if you have strong risk factors for developing a heart rhythm disorder, such as high blood pressure or coronary artery disease, or if you have experienced arrhythmias in the past. One recent trial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that just one can of beer or a single glass of wine could cause an episode of atrial fibrillation in people who have a history of the condition.</p>

<p>Dr. Peter Kistler, a cardiologist and expert on heart rhythm disorders, said that people with arrhythmias can drink alcohol, but that they should do so only occasionally, limiting themselves to just one standard drink no more than three or four times a week. Avoiding alcohol altogether, however, could make a big difference. Kistler's research has shown that in people with recurrent arrhythmias who were regular drinkers, giving up alcohol cut their rate of events in half.</p>


Q: My smartwatch shows me that my sleeping heart rate is much higher at night after I've had a couple of glasses of wine. It's normally around 60 beats per minute, but it spikes up to 80 to 100 if I drink more than a glass of wine.

Q: My smartwatch shows me that my sleeping heart rate is much higher at night after I've had a couple of glasses of wine. It's normally around 60 beats per minute, but it spikes up to 80 to 100 if I drink more than a glass of wine. Is that normal? A: We all know that a glass or two of wine can help you relax and unwind. But alcohol can also have pronounced effects on your cardiovascular system in the hours after you consume it, causing your heart to beat faster, at least in the short term. And in general, the more you drink, the greater the uptick in your heart rate. Experts say that for most healthy adults, a temporary increase in heart rate caused by one or two drinks is probably not something to worry about. But it could be problematic for people who have conditions that cause irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation or other types of arrhythmias, or for those who are at high risk for heart attacks or strokes. Last year, a group of researchers analysed data from 32 different clinical trials of alcohol consumption involving 767 people; most were healthy young men in their 20s and 30s. They saw distinct patterns in how alcohol affected their heart rates and blood pressure readings shortly after drinking. In general, a normal resting heart rate for adults is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. The researchers found that consuming one standard drink — generally defined as a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine or a cocktail containing 1.5 ounces of liquor — tended to elevate the participants' heart rates by about five beats per minute in the six hours that followed. With two or more drinks, the increase in heart rate was greater, and heart rates remained slightly elevated up to 24 hours later. Alcohol also had distinct effects on blood pressure. A single drink had little effect on blood pressure, but when people consumed two drinks, they experienced a slight dip in their blood pressure levels in the hours that followed. When they had more than two drinks, however, they saw their blood pressure levels fall at first and then begin to climb, eventually becoming slightly elevated about 13 hours after they drank. The findings on blood pressure seem to square with other studies that have shown that light drinking can be slightly beneficial to cardiovascular health, causing your blood vessels to dilate and blood pressure to fall, but that having more than two drinks on one occasion can stress your circulation. It's common for people to drink in the evening. So scientists have also looked at what happens when people consume alcohol before going to bed. In one study published in January, researchers recruited 26 men and women and had them spend three nights in a lab where they were monitored as they slept. On one occasion, the participants consumed what are considered "moderate" amounts of alcohol before going to bed: The women each had one glass of wine, and the men drank two glasses of wine. On another night, the participants drank heavier amounts: The women drank three glasses of wine, and the men had four. On the third night, they were all given nonalcoholic wine, which served as a placebo. The researchers found that when people drank moderate amounts of wine, their nighttime heart rates rose by four per cent compared with when they did not drink alcohol. But their heart rates returned to normal in the morning hours. When people drank heavier amounts, however, their nighttime heart rates spiked 14 per cent and remained elevated into the morning. The study also found that alcohol, especially when consumed in higher amounts, temporarily lowered the participants' heart rate variability, a measure of the variation in time between heartbeats. A higher variability is generally a sign of better cardiovascular fitness. One particularly striking study published in 2017 looked at how alcohol could affect your heart rate in social settings. The study was carried out at the Munich Oktoberfest, the world's largest public beer festival. The researchers recruited more than 3,000 men and women who had been drinking but were not legally impaired. They tested their blood alcohol concentrations and gave them EKGs to assess their cardiac function. They found that about 26 per cent of the revelers had a resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute, a risky but not life-threatening condition known as sinus tachycardia. About five to six per cent of the participants showed other types of irregular heartbeats that are considered more dangerous, including atrial fibrillation, which can lead to serious complications such as strokes. The higher the participants’ breath alcohol concentrations, the greater their odds of having one of these irregular heart rhythms. Dr. Stefan Brunner, a cardiologist at the University Hospital of Munich and an author of the study, said his findings demonstrated that in general, heart rate climbs continuously with increasing blood alcohol levels, but not everyone shows the same level of susceptibility. "Some people react more profoundly with an increasing heart rate than others," he said, though it’s unclear why that is. Some people may simply have a higher tolerance for alcohol, he said. Brunner emphasized that for most healthy adults, an increase in heart rate in response to alcohol should not be alarming, especially if you are drinking in moderation, which the Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines as no more than one drink a day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. "An increase in heart rate from 60 to 80 to 100 beats per minute is not of concern and just reflects the influence of alcohol," Brunner said, though he added that you should be concerned if you experience palpitations after drinking or if your smartwatch alerts you to an abnormal heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation. You should also be cautious if you have strong risk factors for developing a heart rhythm disorder, such as high blood pressure or coronary artery disease, or if you have experienced arrhythmias in the past. One recent trial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that just one can of beer or a single glass of wine could cause an episode of atrial fibrillation in people who have a history of the condition. Dr. Peter Kistler, a cardiologist and expert on heart rhythm disorders, said that people with arrhythmias can drink alcohol, but that they should do so only occasionally, limiting themselves to just one standard drink no more than three or four times a week. Avoiding alcohol altogether, however, could make a big difference. Kistler's research has shown that in people with recurrent arrhythmias who were regular drinkers, giving up alcohol cut their rate of events in half.

Can drinking alcohol raise your heart rate?

<p>In a first of its kind, the Kaski District Court here on Wednesday sentenced a rape convict with life imprisonment. The&nbsp;court pronounced the sentence to 27-year-old rape convict Kusum Poudel on charges of raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in Pokhara.</p>

<p>A&nbsp;single bench of Justice Yogendra Prasad Shah made the historic verdict that was filed by <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-18-dead-16-injured-after-mini-truck-plunges-into-river-184173">Nepal</a> Police on October 8 in accordance with the Criminal Act 2017. Under Clause 41, the act clearly states that Poudel would now remain in prison for the rest of his life.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;girl`s body was found&nbsp;a few&nbsp;metres away from her maternal home on September 23 with injuries on her neck, head, and stomach. On&nbsp;the very next day, the police arrested Poudel, who later confessed to his crime. He admitted that he had dragged the minor to a bush, raped her and strangled her to the death.</p>

<p>Poudel&nbsp;claimed that he was not in his senses as he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs.&nbsp;</p>


In a first of its kind, the Kaski District Court here on Wednesday sentenced a rape convict with life imprisonment. The court pronounced the sentence to 27-year-old rape convict Kusum Poudel on charges of raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in Pokhara.

In a first of its kind, the Kaski District Court here on Wednesday sentenced a rape convict with life imprisonment. The court pronounced the sentence to 27-year-old rape convict Kusum Poudel on charges of raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in Pokhara. A single bench of Justice Yogendra Prasad Shah made the historic verdict that was filed by Nepal Police on October 8 in accordance with the Criminal Act 2017. Under Clause 41, the act clearly states that Poudel would now remain in prison for the rest of his life. The girl`s body was found a few metres away from her maternal home on September 23 with injuries on her neck, head, and stomach. On the very next day, the police arrested Poudel, who later confessed to his crime. He admitted that he had dragged the minor to a bush, raped her and strangled her to the death. Poudel claimed that he was not in his senses as he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

In a first, Nepal court delivers life imprisonment verdict to rape accused

<p>Actor Ben Affleck has completed his 40 -day rehabilitation program that aims to fight alcoholism and addiction.<br />
<br />
The actor was found suffering from addiction and was also taken to a rehabilitation centre in 2001 and again in 2017 was in ambulatory care.<br />
<br />
The actor who gave his admirable performance in 'Batman' and 'Gone Girl' was accompanied with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to the rehabilitation centre for the treatment.<br />
<br />
The actor reveals that he has been fighting alcoholism since long that requires strenuous efforts.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Casey Afflick, sibling of Ben Afflick had also revealed on an entertainment show called 'Entertainment Tonight' that Ben Affleck and his very son suffer from addiction since long.<br />
<br />
Ben Affleck, the Oscar winner said that fighting alcoholism "is a lifelong and difficult struggle."<br />
<br />
Posting a comment on Instagram on being taken to the rehab centre, he wrote, "Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle. Because of that one is never really in or out of treatment. It is a full-time commitment. I am fighting for myself and my family."</p>

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Actor Ben Affleck has completed his 40 -day rehabilitation program that aims to fight alcoholism and addiction. The actor was found suffering from addiction and was also taken to a rehabilitation centre in 2001 and again in 2017 was in ambulatory care.

Actor Ben Affleck has completed his 40 -day rehabilitation program that aims to fight alcoholism and addiction. The actor was found suffering from addiction and was also taken to a rehabilitation centre in 2001 and again in 2017 was in ambulatory care. The actor who gave his admirable performance in 'Batman' and 'Gone Girl' was accompanied with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to the rehabilitation centre for the treatment. The actor reveals that he has been fighting alcoholism since long that requires strenuous efforts. Casey Afflick, sibling of Ben Afflick had also revealed on an entertainment show called 'Entertainment Tonight' that Ben Affleck and his very son suffer from addiction since long. Ben Affleck, the Oscar winner said that fighting alcoholism "is a lifelong and difficult struggle." Posting a comment on Instagram on being taken to the rehab centre, he wrote, "Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle. Because of that one is never really in or out of treatment. It is a full-time commitment. I am fighting for myself and my family." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Affleck (@benaffleck) on Oct 4, 2018 at 12:48pm PDT ×

Oscar winner Ben Affleck is out of rehab, calls addiction a lifelong struggle

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