Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Location: Saburomaru, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture; Representative: Takahiko Inagaki) releases a collaboration whiskey with Koei Tecmo Games' historical simulation game "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake."
Following the March 2025 release of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake," bottles featuring military commanders from the game received approximately 1,500 domestic lottery applications, making this the second collaboration in the series.
The series is planned for a total of five releases, with military commanders following Liu Bei to be released sequentially.
Details of the upcoming lineup will be announced at the time of release, so stay tuned.
Product Name: Single Cask Saburomaru Liu Bei #210039
- Volume: 700ml
- Ingredients: Malt
- Alcohol Content: 59%
- Distillation Year: 2021 (Bottling Year: 2026)
- Cask Type: Bourbon Hogshead / cask #210039
- Number of Bottles: 292
- Suggested Retail Price: ¥24,500 (excluding tax) / ¥26,950 (including tax)
- Sales Regions: Domestic (Wakatsuru Shuzo Online Shop), Overseas (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
Adopting the "JW Logo" to Enhance Transparency and Trust in Japanese Whiskey
All five products in this series adopt the "JW Logo" established by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) to improve Japanese whiskey recognition and customer identification both domestically and internationally.
The "JW Logo" is a certification mark established in 2021 and officially implemented in 2024, granted only to products that meet the "Voluntary Standards for Labeling Japanese Whiskey."
For more details on the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association's "Japanese Whiskey Logo Mark" establishment:
https://www.yoshu.or.jp/pages/137/detail=1/b_id=770/r_id=152/
By displaying this logo, consumers can easily identify products manufactured in compliance with labeling standards, contributing to improving the reliability and transparency of Japanese whiskey.
Saburomaru Distillery will continue to strive for proper labeling and quality improvement, promoting honest whiskey-making.
Liu Bei
A descendant of the Han royal family and the founding emperor of Shu.
Valuing righteousness, he formed a sworn brotherhood with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in a peach garden, running through the turbulent era with his ideals and beliefs.
Through his kindness and magnanimity, he attracted many people, including Lady Sun, and assembled renowned generals such as Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun to establish Shu.
In his later years, he was defeated in battle against Wu and died with his ambitions unfulfilled.
This single cask expresses richness that is gentle and approachable, yet deep.
About "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE with Power-Up Kit"
This is the Power-Up Kit version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE," the first large-scale remake in the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" series.
Various elements have been added as a 40th-anniversary commemorative work, scheduled for release on January 29, 2026 (Thursday).
Features include "Orbs" that allow acquiring diverse commands for different ranks (sovereign, governor, prefect, strategist, general, chief, ronin), enabling military commander development that changes with each playthrough.
"Momentum" rises with the passage of time, disasters, and the nation's dynamics, triggering "Turning Points" that can completely change each power's situation or break stalemates.
Additionally, new "Talents," new events, council and city commands, five additional hypothetical scenarios, extensive in-game editing, Chinese voice acting, and more massive power-ups let you enjoy your own Three Kingdoms experience infinitely.
Official Site:
https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/sangokushi8-re/wpk/
About Saburomaru Distillery
Located in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, the distillery at Wakatsuru Shuzo began whiskey production in 1952 during post-war rice shortages that made sake brewing difficult. With funding from crowdfunding, it was renovated into a visitable distillery in 2017.
Fifth-generation president Takahiko Inagaki introduces new equipment and production innovations every year, with whiskey quality evolving dramatically year by year.
In 2019, the distillery developed, introduced, and patented "ZEMON," the world's first cast-iron pot still, attracting global attention.
The distillery has continued making extremely smoky whiskey for over 70 years, unusual among Japanese distilleries. Currently using malted barley smoked with peat from Scotland's Islay, they produce whiskey with even greater smokiness and depth of flavor.
Lottery Sale Details
Entry Method:
Apply through the product page on Wakatsuru Shuzo's online shop "Watashi to, ALC." (See special website for details)
Lottery Entry Period:
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE × Saburomaru Distillery Collaboration Round 2
"Single Cask Saburomaru Liu Bei #210039" Lottery
January 29, 2026 (Thu) 12:00 PM to February 6, 2026 (Fri) 11:59 PM
*Product shipment scheduled for late February.
Special Website URL: https://www.wakatsuru.co.jp/saburomaru/sangokushi8remake2nd/
Company Overview
- Company Name: Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.
- Founded: 1862 (Bunkyu 2)
- Location: 208 Saburomaru, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture
- Representative Director, President and CEO: Takahiko Inagaki
- Website: https://www.wakatsuru.co.jp
- Distillery Website: https://www.wakatsuru.co.jp/saburomaru/
