KOMORO FIRST RELEASE WEEK

About this event

This is a special one-week festival held by Komoro Distillery, located in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, celebrating the debut of its first single malt Japanese whisky, 'KOMORO ORIGIN.' Over 9 days from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 15, 2026, Komoro Distillery will host a diverse range of exclusive experiences, including whisky tastings, maturation cellar tours, masterclasses by the Master Distiller, and special food programs. Furthermore, not only the distillery but the entire city of Komoro will become the stage for the event, allowing visitors to experience the dawn of a new whisky alongside Komoro's scenery and seasonal flavors through citywide events and projects. On Friday, November 6, the pre-launch eve event 'KOMORO = KANPAI' will be held as a participatory ceremony celebrating the birth of 'KOMORO ORIGIN' together with fans from Japan and abroad. In addition, on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, special talk sessions will be held featuring world-renowned whisky authority Charles MacLean and Caroline Lennon, eldest daughter of the late Dr. Jim Swan, discussing the journey of Komoro Distillery, the passion behind 'KOMORO ORIGIN,' and their whisky-making philosophy.

Venue

Komoro Distillery

4630-1 Ko, Komoro, Nagano 384-0801