Shinjuku Whisky Salon Joins Nihombashi Takashimaya's "World Sake Festival"! Offering the Ultimate Tasting Experience of Featured Japanese Whiskies with Original "SAKI Glass" at BS Fuji's "Whiskypedia" Bar

"World Sake Festival" is a celebration held at Nihombashi Takashimaya, gathering rare alcoholic beverages from Japan and abroad. This time, in collaboration with BS Fuji's popular program "Whiskypedia," special booths and bars will be set up to allow visitors to experience the world of the program.

Shinjuku Whisky Salon's bartenders will be on shift at the "Whiskypedia" bar within this event. The booth will feature highly anticipated craft Japanese whiskies, including valuable bottles making their first appearance at the event. These brands can be tasted in the best condition using the Whisky Salon's original brand "SAKI Glass" series. This is a must-see experiential event for whisky fans, where they can purchase their favorite "SAKI Glass" on the spot.

Event details here:

https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/nihombashi/departmentstore/sekainosakematuri2026/whiskipedia/

About Whiskypedia:

"Whiskypedia," broadcast on BS Fuji, is a specialized program that combines Whisky and Encyclopedia, allowing viewers to deeply and enjoyably learn about whisky knowledge and culture. Through coverage of distilleries in Japan and abroad, introductions to manufacturing processes, and features on the latest trends, it is supported by a wide range of viewers from beginners to enthusiasts. Through explanations by the bar master played by Eiji Kurata and on-site reports, it delivers real-time information on "the current whisky scene," such as the evolving state of craft whisky. Beyond being just a program, it is attracting attention as one of Japan's leading information media for spreading Japanese whisky culture.

About SAKI Glass Series:

The "SAKI Glass Series" are glasses developed by Kazunori Shizutani, a leading whisky specialist in Japan, to maximize the appeal of whisky.

His first endeavor, driven by the desire to further expand the joy of tasting whisky straight, was the "SAKI Tasting Glass." Now, a new lineup has emerged, including glasses that enhance the characteristics of whisky depending on how it's consumed, such as highballs, mizuwari (with water), and on the rocks, receiving high acclaim.

These tasting glasses are handmade in Japan by skilled glass artisans using the traditional blown glass method.

Unlike mass-produced machine-made items, each piece differs slightly in shape, creating a unique individuality.

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"SAKI Glass" available for direct purchase at the venue

SAKI Glass

After highballs, we want people to enjoy whisky straight. We want to create the optimal glass for that. Kazunori Shizutani, who obtained the "Master of Whisky" qualification at the youngest age and is the owner of "BAR Shinjuku Whisky Salon" and "BAR LIVET," developed these glasses aiming for the "best tasting glass."

SAKI Tumbler "Nohara Azami" (Field Thistle)

The thistle, Scotland's national flower, is a legendary flower that saved the country in the 13th century by signaling enemy surprise attacks with its thorns. In homage to this symbol of Scotch, the SAKI Tumbler "Nohara Azami" was born. Inspired by the field thistle, which blends into Japanese landscapes, it fuses the distant foreign legend with delicate Japanese sensibility. As you reflect on the history etched into a bottle of whisky, let a special design glass guide tonight's drink to a deeper flavor.

SAKI Rock Glass

The bold curvature at the bottom of the glass creates a beautiful form. It brings a sense of weightlessness, almost as if the poured whisky is floating in mid-air. Finished thinly and delicately by Japanese artisans, these handmade glasses are as light as a feather, inviting you into an extraordinary experience the moment you hold them. This glass overturns the image of a heavy rock glass, offering a light and elegant form.

About BAR Shinjuku Whisky Salon:

Opened in Shinjuku Sanchome in 2019 as a sister store to BAR LIVET, this bar is managed by Kazunori Shizutani, who holds the title of "Master of Whisky."

It boasts over 700 types of whisky, mainly Japanese whiskies covering most currently operating domestic distilleries, along with Scotch and others. It also offers over 100 types of whisky-based cocktails called "Whiskytails." Furthermore, it has developed over 10 variations each of the globally popular cocktails "Whisky Sour" and "Old Fashioned," which consistently rank high in The World’s Best-Selling Classic Cocktails annually, and is a pioneer in disseminating them to the world.