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Japanese Whisk(e)y Event Information 2026 [Updated 6/2026].

Whiskey events scheduled for 2026. We'll keep this list updated as new events are announced. For details on participating companies and ticket information, please visit the official website linked for each event.
Whisky Review

【 Review 】HINOKAMI Newborn #2

The Hinokami Distillery, operated by Satsuma Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture. The second release is “Newborn,” a blend of spirits aged in bourbon and sherry barrels.
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3/22 (Sun) – Akkeshi Distillery × BAR Shinkai Fan Meeting – Announcement of the ‘First Akkeshi Whisky Food Pairing Seminar’

On March 22, 2026, we will host a special seminar at BAR Shinkai featuring Mr. Katsuyuki Tatsuzaki, President of the Akkeshi Distillery. The event will consist of three parts: an “Akkeshi Distillery Seminar & Tasting,” “Food Pairing,” and a “Fan Meet-and-Greet.”
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【 Sunday, March 15 】Details for the “Japanese Craft Whisky Festival 2026” have finally been decided!

Join us for our annual April 1st Japanese Whisky Toast Day celebration! Whisky sales available!
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Okinawa Prefecture: Shinzato Shuzo Suzaki Distillery: Tour Visit Report (January 2026)

"Ryuka" Whisky, nurtured in Japan's most 'angel-blessed land'. A tour report from Suzaki Distillery, boasting one of the nation's highest angel's shares.
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【 Guided tour begins 】Hokkaido’s Tankyu Distillery Launches Guided Tour “Discover”

Tankyu Distillery, a publicly owned, privately operated Craft Distillery in Higashikawa-chou, Hokkaido, has launched guided tours. English-language tours are also available simultaneously.
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【 February 10 (Tuesday) Release 】Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama A large-scale tasting event for whisky and spirits!

This event features not only whisky but also a wide range of spirits from around the world, including gin, rum, shochu, and more. Starting this year, food trucks will be on-site, allowing you to enjoy delicious snacks while sipping your drinks!What's more, over 100 exhibitors have confirmed their participation this year, making it a large-scale two-day event.
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【 Starting January 12th 】Limited Experience: Savor Tokyu Hotels’ Original Whisky “Tsunuki Goto” ‘Bellustar Journey ~ Tsunuki Goto Whisky Experience ~’

BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel will begin serving the pairing set "Bellustar Journey ~Tsunuki Goto Whisky Experience~" at its main bar "Bar Bellustar" on the 45th floor from Monday, January 12, 2026, through Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Whisky Review

【 Review 】Single Malt Dessin Series Flora 2025 Ikawa Distillery

Ikawa Distillery, a hidden gem in Shizuoka Prefecture. The third release in their single malt series is a non-peated whisky from the "Flora" series.
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【 Review 】Single Malt Kuju sora 2025

Kuju Distillery in Oita Prefecture releases its second single malt: "Single Malt Kuju sora2025".The theme "Kuju's Sky" expresses the fleeting moments of changing seasons and the imagery evoked by the product itself.