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Launch of New Whiskey Distillery Posters

The Whiskey Culture Institute, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of three exciting posters: the Japanese Whiskey Distillery Poster 2026, the Scotch Whiskey Distillery Poster 2026, and the Irish Whiskey Distillery Poster 2026. These posters will be featured in a pre-sale event at the Whiskey Festival 2025 in Tokyo on December 6-7. After the festival, they will also be available through the Whiskey Culture Institute's online shop starting December 10, and pre-orders are currently being accepted.

Product Details

Japanese Whiskey Distillery Poster 2026

This poster encapsulates a map of 114 operational and upcoming Japanese whiskey distilleries as of October 2025. It's perfect for home decor, as well as for those studying for the Whiskey Connoisseur Exams and Whiskey Certification Tests.

Product Page for Japanese Poster

Scotch Whiskey Distillery Poster 2026

The Scotch Whiskey poster offers a comprehensive map of 196 operational and upcoming malt whiskey distilleries in Scotland, marking an increase of 15 venues from last year. Just like the Japanese counterpart, it serves as a great piece of decor and a study aid for whiskey enthusiasts.

Product Page for Scotch Poster

Irish Whiskey Distillery Poster 2026

Newly added to the distillery poster series, the Irish poster showcases 67 operational and forthcoming distilleries in Ireland as of November 2025. It's an essential tool for beautifying interiors and for educating oneself in the world of whiskey.

Product Page for Irish Poster

• - Price: Each poster is priced at ¥1,100 (tax included, shipping fee extra).
• - Size: A2 (W420×H594mm)

About the Whiskey Culture Institute

Established in March 2001 by whiskey critic Mamoru Tsuchiya, the Whiskey Culture Institute is dedicated to promoting whiskey culture. It conducts extensive research on both domestic and international whiskey and drinks, gathering and disseminating valuable information. The institute collaborates with industry experts to nurture whiskey lovers and uphold whiskey culture initiatives.

Some of its activities include editing and publishing Japan's only whiskey magazine, Whisky Galore, and organizing events like the Whiskey Festival. Moreover, it hosts the Whiskey Connoisseur Qualification Examination and the Whiskey Certification Test, which assess knowledge and appreciation of whiskey.

Additionally, the institute operates the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC), Japan's sole competition that evaluates world whiskies and spirits since 2019.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Whiskey Culture Institute, Inc.
• - Head Office: 1-10-5 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0012, Tech Hiroo Building 5F
• - CEO: Mamoru Tsuchiya

Profile of Mamoru Tsuchiya

Born in Sado, Niigata in 1954, Mamoru Tsuchiya graduated from Gakushuin University. After working as a magazine journalist, he moved to the UK in 1987, where he discovered single malt Scotch whiskey in Scotland. Since returning to Japan, he has gained recognition as a whiskey critic and educator, being named one of the 'World’s Top 5 Whiskey Writers' by Highland Distillers in 1998. He provided expert supervision for the NHK morning drama