A whisky lottery exclusive to Amazon.co.jp, called the "Super Mikuji" (超みくじ), went on sale from April 30, 2026. Limited to 466 tickets and priced at ¥7,777 each (tax included, free shipping), the lottery features some of Japan's most sought-after whiskies, with The Hakushu Aged 18 Years placed at the very top tier.
The Hakushu Aged 18 Years is a long-aged expression considered one of the harder-to-find bottles in Japanese whisky. Only 3 of the 466 tickets carry this top prize, making it a real test of luck for enthusiasts hoping to get their hands on it. Sales end when all tickets are claimed.
Coinciding with the launch, Amazon.co.jp's "Golden Week Smile SALE" also began at 9:00 AM on April 30, during which the lottery was available through the end of the sale period.
Lottery Contents (All 466 Tickets)
- Super Grand Prize (超大吉): The Hakushu Aged 18 Years — 3 tickets
- Ultra Great Prize (大大吉): Hakushu 12 Year Old — 5 tickets
- Grand Prize (大吉): Yamazaki 12 Year Old — 5 tickets
- Good Fortune (中吉): Hibiki Japanese Harmony — 5 tickets
- Joyful Fortune (喜吉): Hakushu Single Malt — 5 tickets
- Fortune (福吉): Yamazaki Single Malt — 5 tickets
- Lucky Draw (縁吉): Ichiro's Malt & Grain Limited Edition — 10 tickets
- Happy Fortune (幸吉): Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve — 15 tickets
- Treasure Fortune (宝吉): Ichiro's Malt Wine Wood Reserve Pure Malt — 15 tickets
- Merit (栄): Blended Whisky Yabe — 155 tickets
- Standard (吉): Blended Whisky √ — 243 tickets
(Total: 466 tickets. Sales end when all tickets are claimed.)
What Is a Whisky Lottery?
A whisky lottery (ウイスキーくじ) is a draw-based sales format where each ticket corresponds to one randomly selected bottle from a pre-announced lineup. Every ticket is guaranteed a prize — no blanks — and the lineup spans everything from everyday blends to rare premium expressions.
The appeal lies in the uncertainty: not knowing which bottle will arrive adds an element of anticipation to the experience. For those curious about bottles that are otherwise difficult to source through regular retail channels, a lottery format offers a straightforward chance at discovery. Opening the box becomes part of the whisky experience itself, and with each draw there is the possibility of encountering a label you might not have come across otherwise.
Sales Details
- Product: Amazon.co.jp Exclusive Super Mikuji
- Price: ¥7,777 (tax included, free shipping)
- Quantity: Limited to 466 tickets (ends when sold out)
- Purchase: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GZ1KFMWG
This lottery is exclusively available on Amazon.co.jp.
