Kansai's Largest Whisky Tasting Event '2026 Ricaman Whisky Messe in KYOTO' to be Held on Saturday, August 22, 2026
Liquor Mountain Co., Ltd. will host Kansai's largest whisky tasting event, '2026 Ricaman Whisky Messe in KYOTO,' on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Miyakomesse in Kyoto. The event will feature over 100 booths from domestic and international whisky and spirits importers and producers, offering free and paid tastings, limited-edition whiskies, a charity auction, and whisky seminars.
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Liquor Mountain Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City), which operates a chain of 204 liquor specialty stores nationwide, will host Kansai's largest whisky tasting event, '2026 Ricaman Whisky Messe in KYOTO,' on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Miyakomesse 3rd floor 'Third Exhibition Hall'.
On the day, whisky and spirits importers and producers from Japan and abroad will gather, with over 100 booths in total. The venue will feature various activities including free tastings, paid tastings of rare whiskies, event-exclusive whiskies, a charity auction, and whisky seminars.
## VIP Area
The highly popular VIP area from last year will make an even more evolved appearance. Customers who purchase VIP tickets can enjoy tastings of hard-to-obtain whiskies in a dedicated lounge within the venue, in addition to the general booth lineup. As a special privilege, a 'Suntory Yamazaki bottle (700ml)' will also be presented as a gift.
*Provision of rare whiskies will be limited to one glass (10ml) per person.
Ricaman Whisky Messe is an event enjoyable for anyone interested in whisky, as well as those who are looking to start appreciating it. We look forward to your visit.
## [Up to 4 Chances] Early Bird Purchaser Exclusive Consecutive Prize Draw Campaign
We will be holding a prize campaign for popular whisky brands for customers who purchase tickets early at Ricaman Online and Liquor Mountain stores. The earlier you buy, the higher your chances of winning, automatically entering you into up to 4 draw chances (for online purchases).
### Lottery Mechanism
You will be automatically entered into all draws from your purchase month until the final round.
- Purchases in April: Eligible for a total of 4 draws (April, May, June, July)
- Purchases in May: Eligible for a total of 3 draws (May, June, July)
- Purchases in June: Eligible for a total of 2 draws (June, July)
- Purchases in July: Eligible for a total of 1 draw (July only)
### Prize Contents
- April perk: Lagavulin 16 Year Old / Caol Ila 12 Year Old (12 winners)
- May perk: To be announced mid-April
- June perk: To be announced mid-May
- July perk: To be announced mid-June
### Application and Winning
Entry is automatic upon ticket purchase. No separate application is required.
- For purchases made on Ricaman Online
On the day, whisky and spirits importers and producers from Japan and abroad will gather, with over 100 booths in total. The venue will feature various activities including free tastings, paid tastings of rare whiskies, event-exclusive whiskies, a charity auction, and whisky seminars.
## VIP Area
The highly popular VIP area from last year will make an even more evolved appearance. Customers who purchase VIP tickets can enjoy tastings of hard-to-obtain whiskies in a dedicated lounge within the venue, in addition to the general booth lineup. As a special privilege, a 'Suntory Yamazaki bottle (700ml)' will also be presented as a gift.
*Provision of rare whiskies will be limited to one glass (10ml) per person.
Ricaman Whisky Messe is an event enjoyable for anyone interested in whisky, as well as those who are looking to start appreciating it. We look forward to your visit.
## [Up to 4 Chances] Early Bird Purchaser Exclusive Consecutive Prize Draw Campaign
We will be holding a prize campaign for popular whisky brands for customers who purchase tickets early at Ricaman Online and Liquor Mountain stores. The earlier you buy, the higher your chances of winning, automatically entering you into up to 4 draw chances (for online purchases).
### Lottery Mechanism
You will be automatically entered into all draws from your purchase month until the final round.
- Purchases in April: Eligible for a total of 4 draws (April, May, June, July)
- Purchases in May: Eligible for a total of 3 draws (May, June, July)
- Purchases in June: Eligible for a total of 2 draws (June, July)
- Purchases in July: Eligible for a total of 1 draw (July only)
### Prize Contents
- April perk: Lagavulin 16 Year Old / Caol Ila 12 Year Old (12 winners)
- May perk: To be announced mid-April
- June perk: To be announced mid-May
- July perk: To be announced mid-June
### Application and Winning
Entry is automatic upon ticket purchase. No separate application is required.
- For purchases made on Ricaman Online