Rare Bourbon Experience: 'Buffalo Trace Premium Bourbon Master Class' Online Streaming Tickets Now Available

On June 14, 2026, the 'Buffalo Trace Premium Bourbon Master Class' will be held in Tokyo and via online streaming. Dear WHISKY has partnered with Buffalo Trace, the oldest continuously operating distillery in America, to host a tasting seminar featuring seven varieties of bourbon, including the Van Winkle series, often cited as some of the most difficult bourbons to acquire globally.

The event will take place at 'BAR FIVE Arrows' in Shinjuku, Tokyo, using a hybrid format that combines in-person attendance with online broadcasting. Online participants will receive a tasting set in advance and can access the seminar through an archived recording after the live event.

While the 25 on-site tickets sold out immediately, online tickets are limited to 45 participants and will remain available until 23:59 on June 7. This event provides a unique opportunity to taste premium bourbons recognized for their high quality and long aging process.

Event Schedule:
Date: June 14, 2026 (Sunday)
12:30: Doors Open
13:00–15:00: Master Class Seminar
15:00–17:00: Exclusive Sale & After Party (Streaming concludes after the sale session)

Fees and Benefits:
- Online Ticket: 15,000 JPY (Includes seminar streaming, tasting set delivered in advance, and 3-week archive access)
- On-site Ticket (Sold Out): 26,000 JPY (Includes tasting, signed bottle, premium finger food, and networking session)

Master Blender Drew Mayville, a 45-year veteran of the whiskey industry, will be present to share insights into the distillery's production methods. The tasting lineup includes Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year, Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year, and 'Stagg,' which won 'Best of the Best' at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2025.

Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, manages over one million barrels across 400 acres. Its brick warehouses facilitate the long-term maturation process that defines its signature flavor profile. Dear WHISKY, the event organizer, serves as a multilingual platform connecting producers and enthusiasts worldwide through interviews and industry insights.