Date: Sunday June 13, 2021  Time: 4 p.m. Hong Kong Time

This Tour is operated in conjunction with our partner in Japan TABITTO Travel Kagoshima over ZOOM.

Kagoshima is located in the most southern part of Japan mainland and is well known as the heartland of Japanese Shochu, a traditional local spirit. It may come as a surprise that Japanese Shochu consumption within Japan far exceeds that of Sake. There are 114 Shochu distilleries and more than 2000 brands of Shochu in Kagoshima. Meijigura, located at the southern tip of Kagoshima is a very historical distillery operated by one of the largest producers of Shochu Satsuma Shuzo.

This is a virtual tour of the distillery, where you can experience a walk around inside the Shochu distillery along with your guide, Miki, a state-licensed guide and a certified Shochu navigator. She along with a craftsman of the distillery will show you around and explain the traditional production methods and the culture of Shochu. Yoshie Kakimoto, the moderator of the tour is a Shochu Meister and will moderate and support through the tour.

At the end of the tour, the craftsman shows you a unique liquor set for Shochu and tells you how to use it. In addition, you will learn how to enjoy Shochu in various kinds of ways at home. In case you have your own Shochu bottle, some soda/sparkling water and ice, you may enjoy your Shochu while experiencing this distillery tour.

NOTE: In the event of any technical/connectivity problems at the organizers' end, which does not allow the event to be held, it may be rescheduled to a later date. We shall not be able to reschedule in case the connectivity/technical problems occur at your end.  

You may also book the Virtual Tour directly with TABITTO here.

Date: April 1st 2021, Thursday 

Time: 8:00 p.m. Hong Kong Time

We’re delighted to announce that our second tasting event for Kilchoman whisky with Peter Wills, will take place over ZOOM on Thursday the 1st April at 8:00pm. This time we will not only feature 6 x Kilchoman Whiskies along with Peter Wills (son of the founder, Anthony Wills) but will also include a chocolate tasting/pairing experience with 2 bars designed to match Kilchoman Whisky. 

Option 1: A 30ml tasting set of 6 different Kilchoman whiskies (Machir Bay, Sanaig, Fino Sherry Cask 2020, Am Burach 2020 (Port Cask Vatting), Sado The Host Madeira Cask Finish - Mizunara Private Cask, Sado The Guest PX cask Finished - Mizunara Private Cask) showcasing a variety of cask maturation/finishes. HKD 590 including HK Delivery.

 Option 2: The 30 ml x 6 Whisky set as mentioned in Option1 + Two bars (80g/each) of Chocolate from Kilchoman: 1 Bar of Atlantic Sea Salt & Lime Milk Chocolate and 1 Bar of Haggis Spice  Dark  Chocolate. This Option also includes a complimentary HK$50 Voucher toward any Kilchoman purchase at our Wong Chuk Hang Store, valid between April 1st - April 30th. HKD 690 including HK Delivery. If you wish to simply buy the Chocolates, please CLICK HERE. 

Option 3: Join with your own Whisky and own Chocolate, just sign up for the event - For Free!

 Date: 19th December 2020, Saturday  Time: 2 p.m. Hong Kong Time

1. A "Live Virtual Tour" of Hamada Syuzou Distillery, Kagoshima Japan on ZOOM (Tickets available worldwide HK$ 125. Please select the "Virtual Tour ONLY" option in case you are located outside HK or you do not need the Tasting Pack)

2. The Virtual Tour will be followed by a tasting of Daiyame Sweet Potato Shochu of which a 900 ml bottle in included in this option (Tickets including Tour + Tasting Pack available in HK only. HK$ 275 including free delivery in HK. Please select "Tasting Pack & Virtual Tour" Option)

This Virtual Tour & Tasting is being organized in conjunction with TABITTO Travel Kagoshima. Their guide, Maya Aley, an American Shochu Specialist living in Kagoshima for 9 years, will walk you through the Shochu distillery and show the Shochu making process live during the experience. Maya is the only native English speaker to complete the Kagoshima Prefecture Shochu Maker’s Guild “Shochu Meister” Program through Kagoshima University, and is certified in shochu by both the SSI in Japan and the SSA in the US. She also works at a shochu bar in downtown Kagoshima. Yoshie Kakimoto of TABITTO, the moderator of the tour is also a Shochu Meister. She will  moderate and support through out the tour.

At the end of the tour, you will learn how to drink Shochu at home. Prepare your bottle, soda and water or any your favorite juice to enjoy!

NOTE: In the event of any technical/connectivity problems at the organizers' end, which does not allow the event to be held, it may be rescheduled to a later date. We shall not be able to reschedule in case the connectivity/technical problems occur at your end.  

 Date: 07th Nov 2020, Saturday  Time: 3 p.m. Hong Kong Time

1. A Live Virtual Tour of Chichibu Whisky Distillery (Tickets available worldwide HK$ 200. Please select the "Virtual Tour ONLY" option in case you are located outside HK or you do not need the Tasting Pack)

2. 3 x 30ml Chichibu Whiskies with tasting notes (Free Delivery in HK) Malt & Grain White Label; Mizunara Wood Reserve; The Peated 2018 (Tickets including Tour + Tasting Pack available in HK only. HK$ 690 including free delivery in HK. Please select "Tasting Pack & Virtual Tour" Option)

Ms Yumi Yoshikawa, Global brand ambassador of Chichibu will walk you through the distillery. Also taste 3 of their Whiskies during the Tour. This is a unique opportunity to visit the distillery from the comfort of your living room at home and enjoy a "visit" to Japan. The Virtual Tour/Tasting will be conducted on Zoom and will be managed by Mizunara. 

NOTE: In the event of any technical/connectivity problems at the organizers' end, which does not allow the event to be held, it may be rescheduled to a later date. We shall not be able to reschedule in case the connectivity/technical problems occur at your end.  

 Date: 24th Oct 2020, Saturday  Time: 3 p.m. Hong Kong Time

1. A Live Virtual Tour of Mars Whisky Distillery, Kagoshima Japan (Tickets available worldwide HK$ 200. Please select the "Virtual Tour ONLY" option in case you are located outside HK or you do not need the Tasting Pack)

2. 3 x 30ml Mars Whiskies with tasting notes (Free Delivery in HK) Tsunuki The First; Tsunuki Aging 2019; Komagatake Limited Edition 2020 (Tickets including Tour + Tasting Pack available in HK only. HK$ 690 including free delivery in HK. Please select "Tasting Pack & Virtual Tour" Option)

This Virtual Tour & Tasting is being organized in conjunction with TABITTO Travel Kagoshima. Kusano San, The Master Distiller and Tsuchiya San, the Distillery Manager of the Mars Distillery + Ms. Maya Aley, a Spirits Specialist living in Kagoshima for 9 years and fluent in Japanese and English, will walk you through the distillery and show the making process live. At the end of the Tour, taste 3 of their Whiskies along with the Tour Guides. This is a unique opportunity to visit the distillery from the comfort of your living room at home and enjoy a "visit" to Japan. The Virtual Tour/Tasting will be conducted on Zoom and will be co-ordinated by Mizunara x TABITTO. 

NOTE: In the event of any technical/connectivity problems at the organizers' end, which does not allow the event to be held, it may be rescheduled to a later date. We shall not be able to reschedule in case the connectivity/technical problems occur at your end.  

Date: 30 July 2020, Thursday

Time: 8:00 p.m. Hong Kong Time

The Whisky Tasting Pack includes 6 Single Malts in 30 ml sizes.

• Machir Bay
• Sanaig
• Loch Gorm Sherry Cask 2019
• 100% Islay 9th Edition Bourbon Cask
• 2010 Vintage, STR Cask Matured.

Date: 15th Oct 2020, Thursday   Time: 8:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time

Tasting Pack includes 3 x 10g Chocolate & 3 x 30ml Whiskies (Free HK Delivery)

Carefully curated 3 Asian hand-crafted Chocolate and 3 Malt Whiskies (including Yamazakura Pure Malt Brandy Cask Finish, Ardmore Single Malt Single Bourbon Cask, Arran Single Malt Single Sherry Cask) pairing. Perfect event for you as an after-dinner dessert with drams in the comfort of your home. Unwind, relax and enjoy as two experienced speakers take you through each whisky & chocolate pairing over Zoom. We look forward to this wonderful event and hope to see you all on October 15th, Thursday night! 

Speakers: Mr. Chandrakant Mohanty, Founder of Mizunara HK (Whisky) + Ms. Katie Chan, Founder of The Chocolate Club Hong Kong (Chocolate).