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Unveiling South Korean and Chinese Whiskey at the 2025 Festival

Whiskey enthusiasts, mark your calendars for April 26-27, 2025, as Yokohama will host the highly anticipated Whiskey & Spirits Festival 2025. Within this exciting event, a special tasting seminar featuring acclaimed whiskey distilleries from South Korea and China will take center stage. This is a remarkable opportunity to learn directly from master distillers who will share insights into their craft, the unique characteristics of their whiskies, and cultural stories behind them.

Tasting Seminar Details

Seminar 1: Delving into Korea’s First Single Malt Whiskey, Ki One

• - Date and Time: April 26, 2025, from 10:45 to 11:45 AM
• - Presenter: Andrew Shand (Master Distiller and Blender at Ki One Distillery)
• - Overview: The seminar focuses on Ki One, South Korea’s first single malt whiskey created by the Ki One Distillery. Master Distiller Andrew Shand will explain the reasons behind selecting South Korea for their whiskey making and highlight the fantastic natural environment surrounding the distillery in Namyangju. Participants will have the rare opportunity to taste not only the latest signature lineup but also a unique New Make that is unavailable outside Korea.
• - Fee: 4,400 JPY (tax included)

Seminar 2: Enjoying Chinese Daiking Whiskey

• - Date and Time: April 26, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM
• - Presenter: Max Yifan Wen (Marketing Manager at Daiking Louis Distillery)
• - Overview: Max will discuss the rich story behind Daiking Louis Distillery, which has received numerous awards, including gold medals at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition. This will be the first time a master class featuring their whiskey is held in Japan. Participants will learn about the origins of Daiking whiskey’s unique flavors, its distillation techniques, and the distillery’s illustrious history.
• - Fee: 4,400 JPY (tax included)

Venue Information

The festival will be held at Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D, making it convenient for attendees to immerse themselves in the world of whiskey and spirits from across the globe. With about 8,000 expected attendees over two days and over 94 participating companies, the festival promises to be an enriching experience for whiskey lovers of all levels.

Event Highlights

• - Date: April 26-27, 2025
• - Admission Fee: 5,000 JPY (tax included)
• - Participants: Up to 2,000 attendees per session

Within the festival, not only can you taste a wide selection of whiskeys, but you will also find related foods and merchandise for sale. Most whiskey samplings will have free and paid options, so be ready to indulge while learning from experts.

How to Secure Your Spot

To attend the seminars, you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the Whiskey & Spirits Festival 2025 and then select your seminars via the digital ticket system. Each seminar ticket is limited to one per individual, and further details will be available via the festival's official website: Whiskey Festival 2025.

The Whiskey Culture Research Institute, which organizes this festival alongside its many initiatives related to whiskey appreciation, acknowledges the importance of sharing knowledge about whiskey culture and fine craftsmanship of distilling.

Prepare to discover exceptional whiskey flavors and gain insights from well-respected masters in the field at this cannot-miss festival in Yokohama!