This large-scale tasting event made its debut in 2007 and has consistently brought together distilleries, manufacturers, importers and liquor stores from Japan and abroad. At the time of writing, Whisky Festival has confirmed roughly 100 exhibitors for this June’s instalment in Osaka. They include Awano Distillery from Tokushima, Osuzuyama Distillery from Miyazaki, Kizakura Distillery from Hyogo, and Tankyu Distillery from Hokkaido, just to name a few.
The event is divided into three sessions, each requiring a separate ticket: Friday June 26, 5pm–7.30pm, and Saturday June 27, 10am–1.30pm and 2.30pm–6pm. Visitors can enjoy whisky and gin tastings – some free, some paid – as well as purchase bottles and merchandise. Moreover, there will be opportunities to interact directly with whisky producers to learn more about one of the world’s most beloved spirits.
Tickets are now available online. Admission is limited to guests aged 20 and above.