Limited Seats! [Saitama/Omiya] Hanyu Distillery's Chief Blender to Speak! First Special Tasting Seminar Held at BAR Omiya Whisky Salon on June 21st (Sun)! Shizutani-en, with over 1.2 Million SNS Followers, to be a Guest!
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- Limited Seats! [Saitama/Omiya] Hanyu Distillery's Chief Blender to Speak! First Special Tasting Seminar Held at BAR Omiya Whisky Salon on June 21st (Sun)! Shizutani-en, with over 1.2 Million SNS Followers, to be a Guest!
- A special tasting seminar focusing on the charms of Hanyu Distillery, a notable craft whisky distillery born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, will be held at BAR Omiya Whisky Salon on June 21, 2026. This event is a fully reservation-based, limited to 14 participants. The seminar will feature Hanyu Distillery's Chief Blender, Mr. Hideto Shimazaki, who will explain the background of the distillery's establishment, his commitment to production, and future prospects. Additionally, Mr. Kazunori Shizutani, a Master of Whisky and a whisky influencer with over 1.2 million SNS followers, will appear as a guest, discussing the appeal and enjoyment of whisky culture. The latter half of the seminar will include a tasting session allowing participants to compare new pot, 3-year-old barrel, TONE Hanyu World Malt, and TONE Hanyu Largamente, providing a valuable opportunity to experience the transformation of raw spirit into whisky. This is the first joint event between Hanyu Distillery and Omiya Whisky Salon, with plans to share unique episodes and development secrets.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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A special tasting seminar focusing on the charms of Hanyu Distillery, a notable craft whisky distillery born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, will be held at BAR Omiya Whisky Salon on June 21, 2026. This event is a fully reservation-based, limited to 14 participants. The seminar will feature Hanyu Distillery's Chief Blender, Mr. Hideto Shimazaki, who will explain the background of the distillery's establishment, his commitment to production, and future prospects. Additionally, Mr. Kazunori Shizutani, a Master of Whisky and a whisky influencer with over 1.2 million SNS followers, will appear as a guest, discussing the appeal and enjoyment of whisky culture. The latter half of the seminar will include a tasting session allowing participants to compare new pot, 3-year-old barrel, TONE Hanyu World Malt, and TONE Hanyu Largamente, providing a valuable opportunity to experience the transformation of raw spirit into whisky. This is the first joint event between Hanyu Distillery and Omiya Whisky Salon, with plans to share unique episodes and development secrets.
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- Limited Seats! [Saitama/Omiya] Hanyu Distillery's Chief Blender to Speak! First Special Tasting Seminar Held at BAR Omiya Whisky Salon on June 21st (Sun)! Shizutani-en, with over 1.2 Million SNS Followers, to be a Guest! (June 12, 2026), PR Times
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A special tasting seminar focusing on the charms of Hanyu Distillery, a notable craft whisky distillery born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, will be held at BAR Omiya Whisky Salon on June 21, 2026. This event is a fully reservation-based, limited to 14 participants. The seminar will feature Hanyu Distillery's Chief Blender, Mr. Hideto Shimazaki, who will explain the background of the distillery's establishment, his commitment to production, and future prospects. Additionally, Mr. Kazunori Shizutani, a Master of Whisky and a whisky influencer with over 1.2 million SNS followers, will appear as a guest, discussing the appeal and enjoyment of whisky culture. The latter half of the seminar will include a tasting session allowing participants to compare new pot, 3-year-old barrel, TONE Hanyu World Malt, and TONE Hanyu Largamente, providing a valuable opportunity to experience the transformation of raw spirit into whisky. This is the first joint event between Hanyu Distillery and Omiya Whisky Salon, with plans to share unique episodes and development secrets.
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BAR Omiya Whisky Salon (Location: Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; Owner: Kihara; Franchise Headquarters: Royal Mile Co., Ltd.) will hold a special event, the "Hanyu Distillery Seminar," to explore the appeal of "Hanyu Distillery," a notable craft whisky distillery born in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This event is a fully reservation-based, limited to 14 participants.
Reserve Here
Tasting Contents (Planned)
Seminar Content
New Pot Before Maturation in Casks
3-Year-Old Barrel Tasting
TONE Hanyu World Malt
TONE Hanyu Largamente
*Contents are subject to change.
About Hanyu Distillery
Hanyu Distillery is operated by Toa Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director: Kyuhisa Nakada). Announced on May 15, 2026, it is an emerging distillery that, in its first participation, won awards for all items submitted at the "Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 (TWSC2026)," one of Asia's largest liquor competitions!
All Hanyu Distillery Entries Awarded at Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026
https://www.toashuzo.com/news20260515
About the Instructors
Instructor: Hideto Shimazaki, Chief Blender of Hanyu Distillery & Guest: Shizutani-en
We welcome Mr. Hideto Shimazaki, Chief Blender of Hanyu Distillery, who will explain the background of the distillery's establishment, his commitment to manufacturing, and future prospects.
Additionally, Mr. Kazunori Shizutani, a Master of Whisky, who operates BAR LIVET, BAR Shinjuku Whisky Salon, BAR Tokyo Bourbon Club, and BAR LAST WORD, and is developing the Whisky Salon franchise, will appear as a guest. As a whisky influencer with over 1.2 million total SNS followers, he will discuss the charm and enjoyment of whisky culture.
The latter half of the seminar will feature a tasting session where participants can compare new pot, aged raw spirit, and finished products. This will be a valuable opportunity to experience firsthand the process of raw spirit transforming into whisky.
As the first joint event by Hanyu Distillery and Omiya Whisky Salon, we also plan to share exclusive episodes and development secrets.
Event Outline
Event Name: Hanyu Distillery Seminar
Date and Time: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 14:00-15:30 (Scheduled)
Organizer/Venue: BAR Omiya Whisky Salon
(1F, AXIS-COA, 2-85 Nakamachi, Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) Google Map
Number of Participants: Limited to 14 people
Participation Fee: 4,400 yen (tax included)
Reserve Here
https://omiya-whiskysalon.com/event/hanyu01/
Please apply from "Event Reservation" on the URL above.
*Reservations are also accepted via the official LINE account of BAR Omiya Whisky Salon, in-store, or by phone (048-606-4700). Applying via official LINE is the smoothest.
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Company Profile
Company Name: Royal Mile Co., Ltd. (Franchise Headquarters for BAR Whisky Salon)
Representative: Kazunori Shizutani (Shizutani-en), Representative Director
Business Activities: Bar operations, brand development including original glasses like "Saku Glass," promotion of distillery projects, etc.
Official Website: https://www.royalmile.tokyo/
FAQ
Where will the Hanyu Distillery Seminar be held?
It will be held at BAR Omiya Whisky Salon in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
What kind of whiskies can be tasted at the seminar?
Planned tastings include new pot before cask maturation, 3-year-old cask aged, TONE Hanyu World Malt, and TONE Hanyu Largamente.
How can I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made via the event's special website reservation form, BAR Omiya Whisky Salon's official LINE account, in-store, or by phone.
What are the characteristics of Hanyu Distillery?
Hanyu Distillery is a notable craft distillery that achieved the feat of winning all submitted items at TWSC 2026.
Who is the guest, Mr. Shizutani-en?
He is a Master of Whisky and a whisky influencer with over 1.2 million total SNS followers.