One of the world’s leading authorities on the history of cocktails, and who instigated the current boom in punch, Mr. David Wondrich talks - and provides cocktails - about the h istoric drinks of the Pacific before Tiki was created.
*Please note that the drinks offered may change without notice.
Punch (Batavia/Indonesia)、Blow My Skull (Tasmania/Australia)、Gin Sling (Singapore)、Million Dollar Cocktail (Shanghai/China)、Scorpion (Honolulu/Hawaii)、Baguio Club Cocktail (Manila/Philippines)、Bamboo Cocktail (Yokohama/Japan)、Dr Funk (Tahiti)

Did you know German housewives distilled a juniper berry spirit from a grain in the 15th century? Did you know the first English recipe that resembled modern-day gin was produced in London in the 1600s? Did you know there was always more than one style of gin and that each style was regional in character? Master distiller Jared Brown and drink historian Anistatia Miller will guide you through the new history of a classic spirit - gin.

Some of the best new drink ideas come from researching classic cocktail books. Master distiller Jared Brown and drink historian Anistatia Miller will guide you through some of the lost classics made with a modern twist and guide you through taking your own safari into vintage cocktail books without leaving home.

Glendronach underwent a brand refresh in the fall of 2024. To b ring the appeal of Glendronach to more whisky lovers, brand ambassador Stuart Fear will discuss the history of the Glendronach distillery, the craftsmanship in its methods, and provide tastings of 12, 15 and 18 Year whiskies.

Last year, Nikka Whisky celebrated its 90th anniversary. Recently, the distillery channeled the spirit of TAKETSURU Masataka to create a range of unblended whiskies. Attendees at this seminar can enjoy through tastings an experience of Nikka’s history and its whisky creation for the next 100 years.

A new spirits and liqueur factory was completed this year at th e Suntory Osaka Plant, the company’s longest-established existing factory. The product of the Osaka Plant team immersing, distilling, and blending a wide range of carefully-selected ingredients - and applying more t han 100 years of knowledge to the full - was ROKU. Its developer TORII Kazuyuki will take guests through the back story of its development and provide sampling of carefully-selected early distillates and limited-edition products.

Aperitifs are drunk before a meal to stimulate the appetite and conversation. Serving impressive aperitifs can help to quickly attract more customers. Giancarlo Mancino, Ital ian bartender and founder of Mancino Vermouth, will showcase the world of aperitifs and distinctive aperitifs which only bars can offer.