(Online) Mysteries of Japanese Whisky Private Experience
Let’s uncover the secrets of Japanese whisky at home during this BYOB online whisky tasting experience!
Highlights
Learn about the process of making whisky
Fun quiz to test your knowledge
Find out about what makes Japanese whisky so special
Learn how to make a “highball,” a Japanese whisky cocktail recipe
10 meals
+Experience Details
Join us for a virtual Japanese whisky drinking session! Our expert, who has inside knowledge from Yamazaki Distillery and various whisky bars across Tokyo, will share secrets of Japanese whisky and give tips on how best to enjoy it. With some background knowledge about Japanese whisky, your drinking experience will be even more meaningful.
You may be surprised to hear that Japanese whisky has a dedicated following in Japan, and has been recognized on the international level by the World Whiskies Awards. During this online whisky experience, we’ll delve into the complicated process of making world-class Japanese whisky.
First, your guide will explain the basics of whisky and its production process. Then, you’ll learn about the unique aspects of Japanese whisky in particular. After a fun quiz where you can prove your whisky expertise or learn something new, we’ll begin the whisky tasting experience, starting with learning the proper method of nosing.
While we’d love it if you can enjoy Japanese whisky during the experience, whatever whisky you have on hand is fine. Your guide is curious to know about the taste of whisky in your country and how you prefer to enjoy it!
As we sip our whisky, we’ll chat about the words used to express the taste and aroma of whisky, and try to describe our own whiskies in our own words. Lastly, you’ll learn how to make the classic Japanese “highball,” a simple cocktail of whisky with soda.
Let’s stay home and drink together, enjoying this online drinking party. Kampai!
Inclusions
Tips from a Japanese whisky expert
Fun whisky quiz
Whisky highball recipe
Exclusions
Whisky
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please download the Zoom application (it's free!) for your desktop or mobile. After booking, you will receive an email with instructions to the Zoom meeting.
Remarks
Please prepare the following:
Japanese whisky or another type
Soda or sparkling water and ice if you want make a "highball"
Your favorite snacks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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