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Japanese Whisk(e)y Event Information 2026 [Updated 21/JAN/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.

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.”

2026.02.06 2026.02.12

【 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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【 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.

2026.01.26 2026.02.03

【 Event Information 】120 varieties to taste! “Ultra Highball Festival” held for the first time at Saitama’s Keyaki Hiroba! Simultaneously featuring “Nana-nabe” where you can enjoy piping hot nabe!

February 20 (Fri) to February 23 (Mon, holiday), 2026 - 4 days! Bottle sales available!An event featuring 70 varieties of whisky out of 120 total is coming to Keyaki Hiroba in front of Saitama Super Arena!

2026.01.19 2026.02.02

【 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.

2026.01.16 2026.01.23

【 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.

2026.01.14 2026.01.20

“The 2026 Whisky Expert (WE) Examination” will be held on Sunday, May 24th at venues in Tokyo and Osaka.

The Whisky Expert Examination, Japan's only qualification system testing all knowledge and appraisal skills related to whisky, hosted by the Whisky Culture Institute, will be held again this year.

2026.01.13 2026.01.30

【 Newly redesigned and now available 】ＳＵＮＴＯＲＹＷＨＩＳＫＹ”碧Ａｏ”

Suntory's "碧AO" has been refreshed with a new name, contents, and packaging, and will be relaunched. The switchover will begin in December and proceed sequentially.

2025.12.17 2025.12.26

【The 2nd limited sale】 Ichiro’s Malt & Grain BAR Shinkai 15th Anniversary Private Bottle – April 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

2nd limited release: private bottle of Ichiro's Malt to commemorate the 15th anniversary of BAR Shinkai's opening, available in limited quantities on April 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.Bottled at cask strength from carefully selected casks.Rich flavor with an average age of 15 years.

2025.04.22 2025.04.29

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