One of the worldʼs leading authorities on the history of cocktails, Mr. David Wondrich will talk about turning points in the history of bartenders. Part I covers the period from 1730 to 1880.

One of the worldʼs leading authorities on the history of cocktails, Mr. David Wondrich will talk about turning points in the history of bartenders. Part II covers the period from 1890 to 2020.

Where has gin landed and found success? This session will look at why England, Japan, Spain, and Germany are leaders in gin consumption around the world. Who else is getting on the gin wagon? Master distiller Jared Brown and drink historian Anistatia Miller will take you on a guided tour.

Thereʼs more to gin than what is rectified in the still. Creative drinks people are making gin infusions, smoked gins, and aged gins, offering a whole new range of tastes. Master distiller Jared Brown and drink historian Anistatia Miller will guide you through these unchartered waters.

Premium tequila is attracting more and more attention. Focusing on the new release 1800 Milenio, Mr.Rory (Proximo Spirits) will showcase the appeal of 1800 Tequila - a leader in the premium tequila movement - together with a wide range of tequila cocktails.

“If 3/4 of your drink is the mixer, mix with the best”
Since its founding in London in 2005, Fever-Tree has captivated the world with its premium mixers. Ms. Victoire Desvigne, Asia Regional Director, will introduce the further possibilities in cocktails that Fever-Tree creates

Suntoryʼs Chief Blender FUKUYO Shinji and Senior Specialist SASAKI Taichi will provide new discoveries about Suntoryʼs 100-plus year history of whisky, spirits and liqueur craftsmanship and creation of spirits culture in Japan. Look forward to insights into Suntoryʼs history and secret stories.

Talk show from Mr. GOKAN Shingo (SG Club), Mr. MORISAKI Kazuya (SAVOY hommage), and bartenders from the Connaught Bar in London. What are world-class cocktails using seasonality? Look forward to an amazing performance.

In this special session, Jez Carreon - the worldʼs most sustainable bartender - talks about what happened behind the scenes at the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge. What is his distinctive philosophy which took him to the championship, what were the techniques which were the key to victory, and what impact has the competition had on his life and career? A world champion explains from his perspective the ways that cocktails could lead to a sustainable future.

HATTORI Ruka (The SG Club), MANO Takayo (Bar Novel), and OGAWA Naoto (Campari Brand Ambassador) - past Japan champions of the CAMPARI RED HANDS bartender competition - come together for a one-day only special session! The three bartenders - who also took on the challenge of the CAMPARI RED HANDS ASIA 2024 competition - talk and demonstrate through performances the discoveries and bar culture they encountered in Milan.

A staple attraction since performing at the first Tokyo International BarShow, the too beautiful to flair Ms. TOMITA Shoko will once again take the stage. She has prepared a story book interpretation for a feminine touch. Be sure to catch her once again this year!

The Japan Gin Association awards the title of ‘Gin Guardians’ to those who have contributed to the spread and development of Japanese gin.