Ichiro's Malt
Keio Plaza Hotel 55th Anniversary Bottle
Created to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the opening of Keio Plaza Hotel
Limited edition Japanese craft whisky (100 bottles)
“Ichiro’s Malt” from Chichibu Distillery has won the World’s Best Award at the World Whisky Awards, one of the most prestigious whisky competitions, a total of eight times.
To commemorate the 55th anniversary of Keio Plaza Hotel, we will be selling 100 limited edition bottles of “Ichiro’s Malt Keio Plaza Hotel 55th Anniversary Bottle” made from malt whisky from Chichibu Distillery.
For those who attend the one-day whisky seminar, we have prepared a special opportunity to taste this commemorative bottle.
Taste the world of Ichiro’s Malt with a special pairing by our Japanese Cuisine Executive Chef, Daisuke Yagisawa.
Keio Plaza Hotel
55th Anniversary Commemorative Bottle
Ichiro's Malt
Keio Plaza Hotel 55th Anniversary Bottle
Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) -
Locations: Main Bar Brillant, Cocktail ＆Tea Lounge, Sky Lounge Aurora
Price: 100,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Volume: 700ml, Alcohol content: 53%
* Available while supplies last.
* This bottle is for keeping at the bar where it was purchased and cannot be taken home.
Our 55th Anniversary Commemorative Bottle was created with the involvement of three of our hotel’s bartenders from the planning stage, as they pursued the ideal flavor.
They tasted various base liquors at the Chichibu Distillery and blended them, primarily using bourbon barrels, along with sherry casks, white wine casks, and a 16-year-old Mizunara oak cask. The result is a commemorative bottle with a splendid aroma and a deep, lingering finish.
For the label design, we chose a piece by ceramic artist Yusuke Aida, titled “Ceramic Garden,” which adorns our <Cocktail ＆Tea Lounge>. The ceramic wall and art piece depict mountains floating under a moonlit night, showcasing a variety of expressions depending on the time of day and lighting. By reflecting this design onto the bottle, we have condensed the culture and aesthetic sensibilities that our hotel has nurtured over the past 55 years. We hope you enjoy this special drink while reminiscing about our history.
We invite you to savor this unique and unparalleled flavor of “Ichiro’s Malt,” which can only be found here.
Sold Out Special Event
We are honored to have Ms. Yumi Yoshikawa, Global Brand Ambassador of Venture Whisky, as our instructor. She will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the history, philosophy, and ways to enjoy the taste of Ichiro's Malt, even for beginners. Please come and experience the deep and captivating world of blended whisky that unfolds with each glass.
Date & Time
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)
Price
[Reservation required, first-come-first-served]
15,000 yen per person (service charge and tax included)
Content
- First half | Seminar (Welcome drink, 6 types of sake for tasting including a commemorative bottle)
- Second half | Food pairing (4 Japanese dishes, 3 types of drinks)
Location
２F / Main Bar Brillant
Reservations
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Instructor Profile
Ichiro's Malt Global Brand Ambassador
Yumi Yoshikawa
Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1981.
After gaining experience as a bartender and undergoing rigorous training in New York in 2008, he traveled to Scotland in 2011. While working as a bartender at "Highlander Inn," a whisky bar in Speyside, a region known for Scotch whisky production, he also participated in whisky making at the Brickladdy Distillery on Islay. After returning to Japan, he currently works as a global brand ambassador at Venture Whisky. In 2019, he received the World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year award at the Icons of Whisky awards hosted by Whisky Magazine.
