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Little K, a whiskey brand from Shizuoka's Shimizu, wins the highest gold award and starts sales after further aging!

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  • Little K, a whiskey brand from Shizuoka's Shimizu, wins the highest gold award and starts sales after further aging!
  • Whiskey&Co. Inc., which manufactures and sells craft spirits, announces the release of the third installment of the whiskey brand 'Little K', 'Little K 2026', on June 15, 2026. Due to the favorable climate in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the use of new barrels of American White Oak, which follows the making of bourbon, the aging of the original alcohol for one year is progressing smoothly. As a 'whiskey brand aged less than 2 years in a barrel', 'Little K' was released in June 2025. In August 2025, after winning the highest award, Master Medal, at The World Whisky Masters 2025 in London, the first installment, which was released in limited quantities of 4,750 bottles, sold out, and the second installment, Little K 2025 2nd (limited to 4,600 bottles), was released in November of the same year. In March 2026, Little K 2025 2nd sold out, and subsequently, at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026, the largest liquor competition in Asia, Little K 2025 2nd won the highest gold award. Then, on June 15, 2026, the release of the third installment, Little K 2026, will begin.
  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Date: Mon Jun 15 2026 21:00:52 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Whiskey&Co. Inc., which manufactures and sells craft spirits, announces the release of the third installment of the whiskey brand 'Little K', 'Little K 2026', on June 15, 2026. Due to the favorable climate in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the use of new barrels of American White Oak, which follows the making of bourbon, the aging of the original alcohol for one year is progressing smoothly. As a 'whiskey brand aged less than 2 years in a barrel', 'Little K' was released in June 2025. In August 2025, after winning the highest award, Master Medal, at The World Whisky Masters 2025 in London, the first installment, which was released in limited quantities of 4,750 bottles, sold out, and the second installment, Little K 2025 2nd (limited to 4,600 bottles), was released in November of the same year. In March 2026, Little K 2025 2nd sold out, and subsequently, at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026, the largest liquor competition in Asia, Little K 2025 2nd won the highest gold award. Then, on June 15, 2026, the release of the third installment, Little K 2026, will begin.

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Little K, a whiskey brand from Shizuoka's Shimizu, wins the highest gold award and starts sales after further aging! (Mon Jun 15 2026 21:00:52 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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PR TIMES
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Mon Jun 15 2026 21:00:52 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Whiskey&Co. Inc., which manufactures and sells craft spirits, announces the release of the third installment of the whiskey brand 'Little K', 'Little K 2026', on June 15, 2026. Due to the favorable climate in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the use of new barrels of American White Oak, which follows the making of bourbon, the aging of the original alcohol for one year is progressing smoothly. As a 'whiskey brand aged less than 2 years in a barrel', 'Little K' was released in June 2025. In August 2025, after winning the highest award, Master Medal, at The World Whisky Masters 2025 in London, the first installment, which was released in limited quantities of 4,750 bottles, sold out, and the second installment, Little K 2025 2nd (limited to 4,600 bottles), was released in November of the same year. In March 2026, Little K 2025 2nd sold out, and subsequently, at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026, the largest liquor competition in Asia, Little K 2025 2nd won the highest gold award. Then, on June 15, 2026, the release of the third installment, Little K 2026, will begin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will Little K 2026 be released?
A: It will be released on June 15, 2026.
Q: How much does Little K 2026 cost?
A: The suggested retail price is 4,500 yen (tax-excluded) and 4,950 yen (tax-included).
Q: Where can I buy Little K?
A: Little K is sold in limited quantities at retail stores in the Shimizu area of Shizuoka Prefecture.
Q: Is there a distillery tour for Little K?
A: Yes, there is a distillery tour at Distillery Water Dragon.
Q: What are the ingredients of Little K?
A: The ingredients are corn grits, rye, and malt.