Japan

Whisky Live Japan is now in it's 8th year and is gaining popularity every year. Advertised as the largest spirits event in Asia it is one not to be missed. Taste and sample whiskies from around the world.

Tokyo 2007 Review

Over 3,700 people attended the event during the day and enjoyed a huge variety of whiskies, live music, 21 Masterclasses, cigars, chocolates, haggis and most of all the camaraderie that whisky brings.

Tokyo 2006 Review

The 6th Live! in Tokyo was held on Sunday February 12th, 2006, again at Tokyo Big Sight, and was the biggest and best Live! yet. There were nearly 40 booths in the Tasting Area, a full program of 23 Masterclasses, musical entertainment from Scotland's own "Three Tenors", book-signings by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom, plus much more besides.

Tokyo 2005 Review

The 5th Live!, in February 2005, attracted over 2,300 people to a full program including 22 Masterclasses, Japanese & Western Tasting Zones, a Whisky Cocktail bar with lady bartenders mixing and shaking cocktails based upon Japanese whiskies, demonstrations by Japanese cocktail champions and a top London mixologist, and a “Celebration of Whisky”, featuring the musical talents of Tokyo FM’s DJ Kaori.

Tokyo 2004 Review

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Tokyo 2003 Review

Whisky Live in Japan attracted more than 1,000 visitors as it celebrated its fifth year – and a host of other anniversaries. The event opened with a welcome speech from the British Ambassador, Sir Stephen Gommersall, at the VIP reception. The Ambassador took the opportunity to mix with many representatives of the whisky industry.

Tokyo 2002 Review

A good cocktail is all in the shaking, as one Tokyo bar owner took great delight in explaining to me during my recent visit to Japan.