Join us at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, for A Spirited Affair, a captivating series of interactive experiences featuring premier spirit and wine brands, paired with thoughtfully curated bites. Step into an evening on Wednesday, March 25 where culinary artistry, refined spirits, and creative expression come together. This immersive experience invites guests to explore the craftsmanship and traditions of Japan through flavor, form, and storytelling.

Welcome Cocktail:

Begin the night with a Japanese Highball welcome cocktail, thoughtfully designed to set the tone for the evening and awaken the palate.

Guided Japanese Calligraphy Workshop:

Guests will take part in a guided, hands-on session to learn traditional techniques and practice meaningful Japanese words.

Whisky & Sake with Sushi Pairing:

Savor a curated four-course sushi roll pairing with Japanese whisky and sake from Akashi-Tai and Hatozaki, guided by brand representatives who share the craftsmanship and heritage behind each pour.

CRUNCHY FATTY TUNA

• Paired with Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Sake

SALMON & AVOCADO

• Paired with Akashi-Tai Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake

NEGI HAMACHI

• Paired with Hatozaki Small Batch Whisky

CUCUMBER & AVOCADO

• Paired with Hatozaki Triple Cask Whisky

About Akashi-Tai:

Akashi-Tai sakes are the fruit of the quest for excellence undertaken by the Akashi Sake Brewery. This family-run brewery has been based in the port city of Akashi since 1856. The Yonezawa family has worked tirelessly to refine its expertise over the decades, and is represented nowadays by Toji, or Sake Master, Kimio Yonezawa. For several generations, the family’s history has been wrapped up in the art of rice fermentation, passing down expert knowledge of flavours and a passion for detail.

About Hatozaki:

Hatozaki is the blossoming of art and culture. It continues the tradition of East Meets West by honoring the century-long relationship between Scotland and Japan. The whisky is named after the lighthouse in Akashi-City, where it remains a guiding symbol of dependability and the exchange of ideas. Founder, Kimio Yonezawa, honors Scotland by sourcing premium barrels from the country and provides a Japanese identity by carrying the barrels to Japan. Here, he creates a harmony of blended whisky by using humid summers and dry, stable winters as the whisky ages in both American and Japanese oaks. Kimio then uses his two-fold blending process to artistically marry the barrels together to create a delicate, complex whisky.