Japan's Greatest Whisky Festival

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Dive into the heart of one of Japan's premier whisky festivals with me at the highly anticipated Chichibu Whisky Festival 2024, held on Sunday 18 February 2024. 🥃✨ This video takes you on an unforgettable journey through one of the most revered events in the whisky world, nestled in the scenic, normally sleepy town of Chichibu, near Tokyo. Join me as I uncover what makes the Chichibu Whisky Matsuri a must-visit for whisky enthusiasts worldwide.
Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of Japanese whisky, this video offers a rare glimpse into the passion, tradition, and innovation driving the Chichibu Whisky Festival. It's a celebration of culture, craftsmanship, and camaraderie that you won't want to miss.
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[@c.s8435]

Armando here. Please catch me earlier next time 😂😂😂

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Ryokai desu! 🥃🥃🥃

[@kentaromaverick5536]

Mac-san, thanks for sharing. I think it's not only reporting the event but also the powerful advert of Japanese Whisky culture to the world

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you for watching and your continuous support Kentaro! 🥃🥃🥃

[@carlmartinlinder]

Oh! How much I miss Japan. Watching this hurts but...I"ll be back.😃. Cheers Mac!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Hope you enjoyed it regardless! 🥃🥃🥃

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

On the bucket list.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Do it! 🥃🥃🥃

[@pekkalontoo1]

Great video Mac, looks like a lot of fun. Really well edited video too - well done.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

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[@WhiskyLoversSociety]

Nice to see a new video. Wow. Really crowded.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It was, but very manageable outside of a few of the lines. Lots of fun and well worth it!

[@WhiskyLoversSociety]

@@KanpaiPlanet Thanks for showing us all the fun

[@KanpaiPlanet]

​@@WhiskyLoversSocietyThank YOU for watching!

[@lifeonthego_k]

Fantastic video!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thank you very much! Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet 🥃🥃🥃

[@Mikaxz1]

Great video and atmosphere. Have to try visit there sometimes.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It's a pilgrimage you have to make at least one! 🥃🥃🥃

[@mydailyflight]

Fantastic Video. Thanks for sharing!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥃🥃🥃

[@mydailyflight]

You are very welcome Sir! I was in Japan this Winter and think about to visit Chichibu. So sad I miss that very unique Whisky Festival there.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I ran some special tours to Chichibu. Follow our social media to find out about more special events!

[@peathead4450]

Thanks for sharing Mac. Interesting and enjoyable. Slàinte mhath / Kanpai

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thanks for watching! Kanpai 🥃🥃🥃

[@dwmichel]

Looks so fun! I'd love to see Akkeshi on your next review video!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Let's see what the future brings! Thanks for watching. Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Kanpai 🥃 🥃 🥃

[@KarmaFlight]

I’m so jealous!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Wish you were there sir! 🥃🥃🥃

[@FreedsFirstTime_Whisky_Reviews]

Great vid Mac! Looks like a blast!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It was! Thanks for watching. Kanpai 🥃🥃🥃

[@fakenihonjin455]

Great video as always!! Kanpai!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥃🥃🥃

[@discordia013]

Good to see Robin from Blackadder there. He has some wild drams.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

A top chap with top tipples! 🥃🥃🥃

[@andrewbutler7681]

@@KanpaiPlanet He was responsible (along with John Lamond) for "The Malt Whisky File" that I used as a 'to do' list for over twenty years (only Clydesdale eluded me... but they last distilled in 1919!).

[@KanpaiPlanet]

A legendary work!

[@johngo3715]

It was nice bumping into you at the Family Mart outside of the festival. The event was so packed that I didn't see you again that day.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Great to meet you! There were a lot of people who I expected to run into that I didn't see. Hope you had a good time!

[@johngo3715]

@@KanpaiPlanet yes. It was the same for me. I only bumped into them as the crowd lessened as closing time drew near. But I still ended up bumping into other attendees while going around town in the evening.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

All part of the fun of this incredible festival! 🥃🥃🥃

[@user-nj2kc7iu1l]

Great vid!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

🥃🥃🥃

[@zmcnulty]

Great video!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

[@jammose6208]

My favourite whisky KZbinr is back! Great to see the whole town getting involved in this event and it’s easy to see why it attracted over 4000 people from across the globe. Some incredible and highly exclusive drams on offer - they run out quickly! Hats off to all the people bringing in such amazing drams to share as well (30 y/o Springbank 😮) the generosity is unreal! One day I hope to make it there - looks like a lot of fun!!! Congrats on winning the lottery on the lucky last ticket there too Mac. Looked like a great day there. Til next time - Kanpai 🥃!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I truly hope you can join next year Roy. Well worth planning a trip around. An absolutely fantastic experience! PLUS thank you for your generous contribution at buymeacoffee.com/kanpaiplanet! I cannot convey how much I appreciate your support.

[@jammose6208]

@@KanpaiPlanet definitely looks it, thanks Mac! You’re welcome too - just a small way of saying thanks for all the great content you bring us ☺️

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It is always appreciated. KANPAI! 🥃🥃🥃

[@doctorsofscotch]

Great video! Wish I could have been there! Next year haha

[@KanpaiPlanet]

See you then! 🥃🥃🥃

[@mamuka1977]

Jealous jealous jealous, great video great atmosphere and great whiskey!!!

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Hope you can be there next year! 🥃🥃🥃

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Brilliant Mac, looks like you had a great time! Which one would you say left an impression on you, apart from the Springbank 30 :) Ps. It was great fun seeing you and hanging out at Vin's live 🥃

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Was a top time over at @nononsensewhisky! The 130.6 Chichibu was great, the Kanosuke Rum Cask was lovely and Springbank 30 - that goes without saying! 🥃🥃🥃

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

What a beautiful day 😊 kp..

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Yes it was. Epic all round! 🥃🥃🥃

[@jorishnathanael1812]

Cheers from 🇮🇩

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Kanpai!

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Wow that was epic = epic report & epic video come back... 🥳 and congrats on winning the lottery ! looking forward to see the bottle in an upcoming video maybe👍Lots of exciting things there to try apparently, including our pals from Swell de Spirits (i'm surprised they made it as far as there because its a small family owned young craft company, but they do have already a great reputation & I'm not saying that because they're French lol). Kanpaï ! 🥃

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thanks so much!! Great to see Swell de Spirits there too. They've been ramping up their presence here.

[@JonasBuack]

Amazing video! I wish I could be there!🥃

[@KanpaiPlanet]

A truly epic time! 🥃🥃🥃

[@IchimokuCloud]

Oh man I gotta go in 2025!! Great video.

[@KanpaiPlanet]

See you there! Please consider supporting Kanpai Planet at buymeacoff.ee/kanpaiplanet Kanpai 🥃🥃🥃

[@lightplays2181]

Nice video ))) Cheers !

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Thanks for watching 🥃🥃🥃

[@kaorusakeandbeyond2997]

How can you do so much volume of tasting without spitting? I’ll pass out 😂

[@KanpaiPlanet]

This was only a fraction of the drams I actually had! 🥃🥃🥃

[@discordia013]

It's a marathon, not a sprint :D

[@KanpaiPlanet]

True dat! 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃

[@bobb2820]

When is the festival?

[@KanpaiPlanet]

2024's Festival was held on Sunday 18 February. Typically the festival is held mid-February

[@B.H90]

So, does that bottle, even at the distillery, cost around USD 400+ after you won the ballot? Regardless, what an amazing experience! Does it take long to go from Tokyo?

[@KanpaiPlanet]

I mention in the video that it cost me ¥16500. From Ikebukuro it takes around 80 minutes to get to Seibu Chichibu Station

[@B.H90]

@@KanpaiPlanet@KanpaiPlanet Oh, I missheard, I thought it was ¥60500, so it was about USD 110 RRp! The store here put 10 times mark up,,LOL

[@KanpaiPlanet]

Unbelievable... 😠🥃

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Forgot to ask you, Mac, so, does "Matsuri" means "Festival" ?

[@KanpaiPlanet]

It does indeed!