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Whisky and spirits tasting events in Japan

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Various whisky and spirits tasting events are scheduled across Japan for the latter half of 2026, focusing on both cultural appreciation and industry scale. In Tokyo, the Whiskey Culture Institute planned a tasting in Shibuya featuring the Shangri-La series. This event, series, led by director Mori Tsuchiya, also serves Tsuchiya to commemorate the his 50th anniversary of Tsuchiya’s Tibetan expedition. Discussions surrounding these premium spirits have also highlighted their role premium spirits as collectible assets and potential inflation hedges. Larger regional Regional events are also slated to occur. In Fukuoka, include the ‘ALLIQ Whisky & Spirits Tasting 2026’ is set for in Fukuoka on August 26 at TKP Elgarah Hall. Featuring 26, featuring approximately 80 manufacturers and importers, the event showcases spirits such as gin, rum, vodka, tequila, and brandy. It offers free participation for food and beverage industry professionals and includes special bottle sales manufacturers, and a limited-edition ‘5,000 yen Gacha’. Additionally, the ‘Whisky Collection Koriyama 2026’ will take place in Fukushima on September 6 at Hotel Hamatsu, 6, showcasing approximately 50 distilleries from across Japan, ranging from Hokkaido distilleries. Additionally, the Japan Spirits Festival 2026 is scheduled for September 26 and 27 in Tokyo. Due to Okinawa. Attendees can participate construction at its previous location, the festival will move to the Otemachi Gate Building in tastings, purchase limited-edition bottles, Chiyoda. The event will feature over 30 distilleries offering Japanese whisky, craft gin, shochu, awamori, and attend seminars to hear production stories. rum. While admission is free, tasting is managed through a cashless coin system. In the realm of limited releases, Royal Mile Co., Ltd. announced the online release of the Mitake ‘Kakejiku Series’ on August 28. 28, a 582-bottle cask strength product. Following a seminar at BAR Shinjuku Whisky Salon, a survey indicated high consumer interest, with 96% of surveyed participants stating indicated they would recommend the whisky. The release consists of 582 bottles of Mitake Single Malt Kakejiku Series 2021-2026, a cask strength product at 58% alcohol. New limited releases have also been announced by craft distilleries. Furthermore, Kirishima Yokogawa Distillery in Kagoshima will release ‘Single Malt Whisky Kirishima 531’ via its online shop on August 30, featuring spirits aged in Mizunara, Sherry, and red wine casks.

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  1. 2026-08-26 08:30 UTC Whisky and spirits tasting events in Japan
  2. 2026-08-23 03:18 UTC Whisky and spirits tasting events in Japan
  3. 2026-08-19 02:33 UTC Whisky and spirits tasting events in Japan
  4. 2026-08-12 06:20 UTC Whisky and spirits tasting events in Japan

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