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[Limited quantity] ROYCE’ raw chocolate [Ao’s snacks] is now on sale

Hokkaido chocolate maker ROYCE' Confecto Co., Ltd. commemorates its 40th anniversary with a collaboration product with Suntory Heki Ao: "Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Highballs" and "Raw Chocolate Ao Snacks for Rocks".
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[Until November 28] Yokogawa Distillery Crowdfunding

"Yokogawa Distillery" from Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, is conducting a crowdfunding campaign. Newborn of the distillery and support purchase of whisky to be completed in 3 years.
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The goal was reached within 3 hours of the start of the project! “Komada -A Whisky Family-” The project to revive the fantastic whisky “KOMA” has started!

A project to revive the fantastic whisky "KOMA" that appears in the film "Komada -A Whisky Family-," an animated feature film to be released on November 10, 2023, has started on a crowdfunding campaign. The goal was reached within 3 hours of the start of the project, and the project is already making rapid progress, exceeding the goal by more than 2.5 times.
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[New distillery] Yabu distillery, Hyogo.

New distillery, Yabu Distillery, starts production in the Nakama area of Oya-cho, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture. What are its features and the flavor it aims for?
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World’s Most Admired Whiskies 2023 edition, Yamazaki ranked second, with Nikka, Hibiki, Chichibu and Hakushu also on the list.DRINKS INTERNATIONAL

Drinks International's annual "World's Most Admired Whisky 2023" was announced on October 31, 2023. Yamazaki" ranked second, and "Nikka," "Hibiki," "Chichibu," and "Hakushu" also ranked in the top 50.
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Could it be the saviour of the barrel shortage? Successful mechanisation of the recharging process of whisky casks, enabling a significant increase in production.

It is said that there are only about 50 cooperage craftsmen in Japan today. Whiskey casks are one of the three sacred items that are indispensable in these days of the craft whiskey warring states. Many companies are suffering from a shortage of whiskey barrels because they cannot keep up with the increased demand for whiskey barrels, which are made by hand. In order to break out of this situation, Shimada Lumber, Wakatsuru Brewery, and Sato Ironworks developed the "Barrel Roll," a machine that automatically scrapes the surface of whiskey barrels. They developed the "Barrel Roll."
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[Yamagata] Start of whisky preparation at the Gakkogawa distillery.

Whiskey distillery [Gakkogawa Distillery] in Yuza-machi, Yamagata Prefecture, owned by Tatenokawa Shuzo, started whiskey production using Chokaisan subterranean water for brewing.
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[Opening on November 11, 2023] Kiuchi Brewery, Yasato Distillery Visitor Center

Kiuchi Brewery, which produces "Hitachino Nest Beer" and "Hinomaru Whisky," announces the opening of a visitor center at the Yasato Distillery on November 11, 2023.
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[Lottery sales November 1 – 14, 2023] Whisky Festival 2023 in Tokyo Original Bottle

Lottery applications for the festival's limited edition original bottles for Whisky Festival 2023 in TOKYO are now open, from November 1 to 14, 2023. The casks were selected by Mamoru Tsuchiya, president of the Whisky Culture Institute, and bottled in cask strength single cask. Lottery sales limited to "Whisky Festival 2023 in Tokyo" ticket holders.
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Maoi Distillery owner’s Casks [Reception opens 8 October 2023]

In this third phase, applications for ownership of a total of 25 casks of three types, including two types of whiskey casks and one brandy cask, will open at noon on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Private casks made from 100% Hokkaido malt will also be available.
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