A new collaboration whisky between Okinawa's Kumesen Shuzo and the popular Lotte chocolate snack brand Bikkuriman goes on sale on Monday, October 19, 2026. The product is called Bikkuriman WHISKY OKINAWA ISLAND BLUE Pukkuri Shisa Zeus, with 40% alcohol by volume in a 500ml bottle.
The star of the label is Shisa Zeus (シーサーゼウス), an original character drawn for this collaboration that combines the shisa lion-dog, a symbol of Okinawa, with Bikkuriman's popular character Super Zeus. Born in August 2024, the character returns to Okinawa after about two years.
Bikkuriman's First Puffy Sticker
Each bottle comes with one Pukkuriman Sticker (ぷっくりマンシール), a specially made three-dimensional sticker that is the first of its kind in Bikkuriman history. The sticker measures 48 mm × 48 mm.
Its main feature is the puffy, raised look that gives the character real depth, making it hard to resist picking up and touching.
A Bottle and Box Full of Bikkuriman Fun
Beyond the sticker, the bottle and gift box are also packed with the excitement of Bikkuriman. The design blends the feel of Okinawa with the appeal of Bikkuriman.
For this collaboration, Kumesen Shuzo also blended whisky stock it holds to create a whisky with depth. It can be enjoyed from the aroma that spreads as it is poured into the glass, through the taste on the palate, to the lingering finish.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: A fruity, vibrant aroma reminiscent of apples. Woody nuances layered with a hint of spice create a deep fragrance.
- Taste: A rich, mellow sweetness reminiscent of caramel and castella sponge cake. Sweet apple flavors blend with toasty notes, offering a fuller taste with every sip.
- Finish: The sweet apple scent lingers and gradually turns into a pleasant bitterness. The sweetness and bitterness continue in balance, leaving a satisfying, full-bodied impression.
You can enjoy Shisa Zeus with your eyes, feel the three-dimensional Pukkuriman Sticker with your fingers, and savor the whisky poured into your glass.
OKINAWA BLUE Stores Get a Bikkuriman Makeover
To mark the release, the OKINAWA BLUE stores in Okinawa Prefecture will be decorated so that visitors can enjoy the world of Bikkuriman. A Shisa Zeus panel appears at the storefront, so in addition to buying the whisky, visitors can take commemorative photos with Shisa Zeus.
It also works as a souvenir from a trip to Okinawa, and as a whisky to enjoy alongside the world of Bikkuriman.
Product Details
- Product name: Bikkuriman WHISKY OKINAWA ISLAND BLUE Pukkuri Shisa Zeus
- Release date: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Alcohol content: 40%
- Volume: 500ml
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Purchase bonus: One Pukkuriman Sticker (48 mm × 48 mm) per bottle
- Purchase limit: Because this is a limited product, up to 5 bottles per person
Where to Buy
- Kumesen Shuzo Official Online Shop: https://kumesenshop.com
- Kumesen Shuzo Rakuten Ichiba Store: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/kumesen/
- Kumesen Shuzo Yahoo! Shopping Store: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/kumesen/
- OKINAWA BLUE Naha Airport Store: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z4ezrD1Y3YDx9iwQ8
- OKINAWA BLUE Heiwa-dori Store: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cLtSrYDw1uD98b9v9
- OKINAWA BLUE Ichiba Hon-dori Store: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oQkxRM4JFASHFMRD9
