# Japanese brewery and distillery limited releases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-brewery-and-distillery-limited-releases
> Updated: 2026-10-13T03:30:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Tonoike Shuzoten announced the release of a limited edition ‘bo:’ brand sake. The product, ‘bo: Kimoto Junmai Akita Sake Komachi Unfiltered Bottled Pasteurized’, utilizes the traditional ‘kimoto’ brewing method and Akita Sake Komachi rice.

Following this, in October 2026, Honbo Shuzo announced a limited series for Single Malt Komagatake titled ‘Single Malt Komagatake Peated × Sherry’. Produced at the Mars Komagatake Distillery in Nagano Prefecture, the release consists of 12,000 bottles featuring a blend of smoky peat aromas and sherry cask notes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Honbo Shuzo announces limited Single Malt Komagatake Peated × Sherry

Honbo Shuzo will release ‘Single Malt Komagatake Peated × Sherry’, a limited edition whisky featuring smoky peat and dark fruit notes, in early October 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honbo-shuzo-announces-limited-single-malt-komagatake-peated-sherry

### 2026-09-17: Tonoike Shuzoten to release limited edition ‘bo:’ sake

Tonoike Shuzoten will release a limited edition ‘bo:’ brand sake using traditional kimoto brewing methods on September 17, 2026, featuring aged Akita Sake Komachi rice.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tonoike-shuzoten-to-release-limited-edition-bo-sake

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