Crafting Spirit: Inside the World of Japanese Whisky with James Bowker

House of Suntory global brand ambassador James Bowker traces his remarkable journey from early bartending in English pubs and studying cocktail history to working alongside legendary mixologists in Ginza, Tokyo. Bowker shares expert perspectives on the art of Japanese whisky blending, exploring iconic expressions like Yamazaki and Hibiki, the evolution of the whisky market from an asset-flipping craze to a connoisseur's appreciation, and the importance of experiential deconstruction tastings.