NIKKA WHISKY SHOWCASES FROM THE BARREL AS THE ULTIMATE GIFT VIA IN-STORE EXPERIENCES NATIONWIDE

Acclaimed Japanese Whisky Producer Offers Bespoke Gift Boxes & Custom Calligraphy at Top Retailers from Now Through July 31

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 16, 2025 – Nikka Whisky, Japan's award-winning whisky maker with more than 90 years of rich history, will make gift-giving easier and more elegant this summer through a lineup of in-store gifting experiences featuring their cult-favorite expression, Nikka From The Barrel (51.4% ABV; 750ml; $74.99 SRP). The events will take place at select spirits retailers across the U.S. now through July 31, 2025, aligning perfectly for the summer gifting season of graduations, weddings and celebratory summer gatherings.

Nikka’s gifting experiences will offer a variety of ways to engage with the iconic whisky producer:   

• Make Gift-Giving Easy & Elegant: Purchase a bottle with a ready-to-gift customized box that neatly encases the uniquely designed Nikka From the Barrel bottle 

• Take Home a Keepsake: Receive a personalized calligraphy card for the recipient that evokes Japanese craftsmanship and further elevates the specialness of the gift 

• Learn the Story & Try Something New: While you sample the award-winning whisky, discover Nikka's history dating back to 1934, when Masataka Taketsuru founded his first distillery after learning whisky-making in Scotland

“Nikka From The Barrel is a bold, expertly blended whisky that showcases the depth, precision, and craftsmanship of Japanese whisky in a uniquely compact bottle,” says Brian Radics, Chief Marketing Officer at Hotaling & Co. “These in-store experiences will highlight the distinct craftsmanship of Japanese spirits like Nikka From The Barrel, while reflecting the elegance and cultural significance of gift-giving in Japan."

Named Whisky Advocate's #1 Whisky of the World in 2018, Nikka From The Barrel has become one of the most popular Japanese spirits since its debut in 1985. The distinctive square bottle, designed to look like "a small block of whisky" contains a blend made from more than 100 different batches of malt and grain whiskies from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. This year’s gifting experiences arrive at the same time that Nikka is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nikka From the Barrel’s debut. 

The premium gifting experiences will be taking place across the US. A full list of participating retailers and event schedules can be found at this link.

For more information, visit www.nikka.com/en/, follow Nikka on Instagram @nikkawhiskyusa, or visit the Nikka shop at Hotaling & Co.’s website here. 

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About The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. 

Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky, Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. is a world-renowned artisanal spirit brand with more than 85 years of mastery in blending behind it.  Nikka Whisky continues its steadfast legacy of marrying tradition and innovation, as set forth by Masataka. Guided by his philosophies, variations of malt whiskies distilled at Nikka's two distinct distilleries - Yoichi and Miyagikyo - and grain whiskies distilled in Coffey Stills remain the core pillars of Nikka's complexity and creativity. Today, Nikka offers a wide variety of artisanal expressions brought by its unique assets and skillful blending, which is imported by Hotaling & Co. Those expressions include Nikka Days, Nikka from The Barrel, Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky, Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky, Nikka Coffey Gin, Nikka Coffey Vodka, Nikka Yoichi Single Malt, Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt, Nikka Whisky Taketsuru Pure Malt. You can visit Nikka at https://www.nikka.com/eng/ or follow the brand on social media @nikkawhiskyusa.  

About Hotaling & Co. 

A born and bred San Francisco original, Hotaling & Co. is the leading distiller and importer of artisanal spirits and cocktail essentials. Our dedication to artisanal spirits first started 30 years ago under the name Anchor Distilling Company - heralding the return to copper pot distilling in the U.S. with the original craft introductions of Junipero Gin & Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey. We carry on that pioneering legacy with the name Hotaling & Co. as a nod to the local legend A.P. Hotaling, who ventured West during the Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most reputable spirits dealers in the country and a notable figure in American drinking culture. Fueled by a passion for beverage expertise, education and hospitality, Hotaling & Co. carries on this tradition of artisanal excellence by bringing together a family of like-minded spirits that share our commitment to craft and care. 

Today, Hotaling & Co.’s portfolio is synonymous with brands of unmatched quality and character, including Luxardo Liqueurs & Cherries, Nikka Whisky, Junipero Gin, HINE Cognac, Convite Mezcal, Severo Tequila, Kavalan Whisky, Denizen Rum, HIRSCH Selected Whiskeys, Writers' Tears Whiskey, Old Pulteney Whisky, Speyburn Whisky, Balblair Whisky, Arran Whisky, Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, and more. Visit www.HotalingandCo.com to explore our full range of brands.