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Experience the Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama

The Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 will take place at Pacifico Yokohama on April 25th and 26th, promising an exciting array of limited-edition products and tastings from numerous distilleries. The event, organized by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, will feature exclusive goods adorned with the festival logo from nine different booths, providing attendees with a unique shopping experience while sampling a diverse range of spirits.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama
• - Date: April 25-26, 2026
• - Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D
• - Entry Fee: 5,000 yen (tax included)
• - Capacity: Limited to 2,000 attendees per session, for a total of 8,000 over the two days

The festival will be divided into four sessions:

• - Session 1: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• - Session 2: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• - Session 3: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• - Session 4: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Each of the limited-edition items available for purchase will be produced in small quantities, making them particularly valuable for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Featured Limited-Edition Products

Awanoh Distillery

• - Product: Awanoh Distillery Newborn 2-Year-Old Raw Whiskey
• - Description: A single malt whiskey aged in bourbon barrels for approximately two years, characterized by a sweet aroma reminiscent of vanilla and a toasted finish.
• - Availability: 24 bottles

Kizakura Tanba Distillery

• - Product: Ginjo Sake Kasu Shochu 18-Year Aged (Festival Label)
• - Description: A shochu made from rare ginjo sake kasu, aged for 18 years. It boasts a floral ginjo fragrance and a smooth body with an alcohol content of 40%.
• - Awards: TWSC 2024 Silver Award

Takazo Distillery

• - Product: Takazo Reborn for Whisky & Spirit Festival 2026
• - Description: A festival-exclusive 200ml malt whiskey with an alcohol content of 61%.
• - Availability: 120 bottles

Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery

• - Product: Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Hayashitaro Hojo Wine
• - Description: Matured in Hojo wine barrels, an exclusive whiskey available only at the festival.
• - Availability: 150 bottles per day (estimated)
• - Price: 1,000 yen (tax included) per bottle

Eigashima Distillery

• - Product: Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama Limited Edition Single Malt Akashi
• - Description: Created specifically for this event by the distillery’s blender, combining port wine casks and red wine casks. Notable for its strawberry, raspberry, and red grape aromas.
• - Availability: Approximately 170 bottles (estimated)

Nagahama Distillery (Gacha Exclusives)

1. Single Malt Nagahama Red Wine Cask
- Availability: Mini bottle as a first-prize item
2. AMAHAGAN STR Cask
- Availability: Mini bottle as a second-prize item

Tochigi Liquor Corporation

• - Product: Ramune COOL
• - Description: A refreshing drink that combines the nostalgic flavor of Ramune with Japanese mint, perfect for mixing with soda.
• - Availability: 27 bottles

AGCT INC.

• - Products:

- No.223 (FUJISAN) Shimizu Mikan Gin
- A craft gin featuring Shimizu mikan and Kawane yuzu flavors, backed by refined botanicals.
- No.1 Sansho Gin
- A unique gin with bold sansho spice flavor.
- No.13 Coffee Gin
- Inspired by specialty coffee, best enjoyed with tonic.
- No.12 KONTA Liqueur
- A gentle sweet and bitter gin using KONTA kumquat.
- No.4 Hop Gin
- A fruity and complex gin using hops and malt.
- No.7 Craft Cola
- A healthy, sugar-free gin version of cola.

Nekka Okuaizu Distillery

• - Product: BARRELED NEKKA SHOCHU (Festival Bottle)
• - Description: A special rice shochu aged for seven years in a custom barrel made from sherry wood and mountain cherry.
• - Availability: 40 bottles

The Whisky & Spirits Festival is a must-visit for anyone who loves whiskies and spirits. With over 112 exhibitors, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a vast assortment of brands and products, ensuring an unforgettable experience filled with culture, flavor, and camaraderie. Don’t miss the chance to savor these one-of-a-kind creations!

About the Organizers

The festival is run by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, which promotes whiskey culture through education, events, and publications. They are dedicated to fostering appreciation for whiskey and spirits across Japan and beyond.

For more information, visit the official website.