Japanese Whisky Tasting at Tsuru

Tsuru will again host an exclusive tutored Japanese whisky tasting. After the success of last year’s event, Joel Harrison from Cask Strength has returned, this time with a special variety of rare and harder-to-find whiskies. Those attending will have the opportunity to taste five distinctive selections paired with special dishes prepared by Tsuru’s chef.

Mr. Harrison will be on hand to introduce and discuss each whisky. Tasting notes and information will also be available for guests to take home. Japanese whisky is similar in style to Scottish whisky and regularly competes for the top spot at world whisky tastings.

Menu (subject to change)

On arrival

Yamazaki 10 High Ball Mizuwari

with

Edamame

Yamazaki 10, the Whisky Exchange’s preferred choice for a Mizuwari

Ichiro Malt & Grain

with

Sake and ginger cured salmon

Special blend from the king of independent Japanese distillers

‘This is a worldwide blended whisky’

Hibiki 12

with

Fresh crab and avocado maki and salmon nigiri

Part-matured in plum liquer casks

Chichibu

with

Chicken Yakitori

From Japan’s newest distillery founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2007

Yamazaki 18

with

Chocolate brownie

A lovely balance of fruit, silky malt and a touch of smoke

Silver Medal Winner – The Malt Maniacs Awards 2009

Tsuru Restaurants offer hand-made sushi, authentic katsu curry and other Japanese dishes made by experienced chefs using fresh, sustainable ingredients. More information available on the Tsuru website .
To reserve your place, please call the Japan Society office on 020 7828 6330 or email events@japansociety.org.uk

Date: Tuesday 24 April 2012 (6.30pm for 7.00pm start, with option to stay on after 8.30pm)
Venue: Tsuru Restaurant Bishopsgate, Broadgate Plaza (off Primrose Street), London EC2M 3AF
Fee: £45 – booking essential
Booking deadline: Thursday 19 April