Discover Exclusive Whiskeys at the Whisky Festival 2026 in Osaka!
The highly anticipated Whisky Festival 2026 will take place on June 26th and 27th at the ATC Hall in Osaka, offering whiskey enthusiasts an incredible opportunity to taste a variety of whiskeys while exploring unique products. Lasting only for two days, this festival promises an unforgettable experience filled with rich flavors and exciting discoveries.
A Showcase of Specially Designed Products
This year, attendees will be thrilled to find exclusive items adorned with the festival's logo available at nine different booths. Each product is limited in quantity, making them collector's items for those who appreciate fine spirits.
Featured Products:
- - Booth No.8: Liquor Tanuki
Product: Umaoi Distillery × Liquor Tanuki PB 3y6m Whiskey Cask Strength (PX & Oloroso)
Description: Aged in bourbon barrels for two years before being matured for another 1.5 years in PX and Oloroso octaves, coming in at a cask strength of 54%.
Quantity: Approximately 25-30 bottles
Price: ¥7,000 (tax included)
- - Booth No.34: Hyouzakura Tanba Distillery
Product: 19-Year Aged Ginjo Sake Lees Shochu (Osaka Label)
Description: An exquisite shochu crafted from luxe ginjo sake lees aged for 19 years. Experience the fragrant aroma with a smoothness unexpected of its 40% ABV.
Price: ¥3,000 (tax included)
- - Booth No.76: Chiyomusubi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Product: Chiyomusubi Single Malt Japanese Whisky - Hayataro Hojo Wine
Description: A unique Japanese single malt aged in Hojo wine barrels from Tottori Prefecture, exclusively available at this festival.
Quantity: 100 bottles
Price: ¥2,000 (tax included)
These are just a few of the limited products on display. The entire line-up includes various age statements and flavor profiles, enticing both newbies and seasoned whiskey aficionados.
Event Details
When:
- - June 26: Premium Night 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- - June 27: First Session 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM / Second Session 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: ATC Hall, 2-1-10 Nanko-Kita, Suminoe Ward, Osaka
Tickets:
- - Premium Night: ¥3,500 (tax included)
- - First and Second Sessions: ¥5,000 each (tax included)
Attendance: Limited to 1,700 individuals per session (total of 5,100 for the two-day event).
The Essence of the Whisky Festival
The Whisky Festival showcases the best of the whiskey and spirit world with around 80 to 100 exhibitors. Guests can indulge in free and paid tastings and also explore food and merchandise that pair well with whiskey. Celebrating whiskey culture, the festival invites anyone over 20 years old to join in on the fun!
Organized by the Whisky Culture Institute, this annual event has continued to expand since its inception in 2007, featuring themed editions and even introducing new locations such as Yokohama and Nagoya.
Don't miss this chance to elevate your whisky experience at the Whisky Festival 2026 in Osaka!