A new round of the "Whisky Mikuji" lottery from Tachibana E-Liquor (operated by Uprising Inc.) went on sale April 15, 2026, exclusively on Rakuten Ichiba. The event follows the monthly "Whisky Mikuji Day" format — held once a month on the 15th, available for one day only — and this installment features The Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 25 Years Old as the coveted top prize.
Priced at ¥7,980 per entry, the lottery is capped at 466 entries total and offers double Rakuten points on the day of sale. The lineup spans a range of well-known Japanese whiskies from the top prize down to everyday blends, giving entrants a chance at a highly sought-after bottle at any tier.
Prize Lineup
- [Super Grand Fortune × 1] The Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 25 Years Old
- [Grand Fortune × 1] Hibiki 30 Years Old
- [Great Fortune × 2] Hakushu 12 Years Old
- [Medium Fortune × 2] Hibiki JAPANESE HARMONY
- [Joy Fortune × 3] Hakushu Single Malt
- [Blessed Fortune × 3] Ichiro's Malt & Grain Limited Edition
- [Green Fortune × 5] Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve
- [Lucky Fortune × 5] Ichiro's Malt Wine Wood Reserve Pure Malt
- [Treasure Fortune × 5] Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt White Label
- [Glory × 90] Blended Whisky Yabe
- [Fortune × 349] Blended Whisky √ (Root)
Limited to 466 entries. Sales end when sold out.
Sales Details
- Product name: Whisky Mikuji Day Special Event
- Price: ¥7,980 (tax included)
- Total entries: 466 (limited quantity)
- Sales start: April 15, 2026
- Where to buy: Miyazaki Dogenka Sentoikan on Rakuten Ichiba — https://item.rakuten.co.jp/dogenka-miyazaki/gentei15/
The top-prize bottle, The Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 25 Years Old, commands a commanding presence on the secondary market. All bottles in the lottery are managed in Tachibana E-Liquor's own warehouse under controlled temperature and humidity, ensuring each bottle arrives in its best possible condition.
Quality Management
Rather than relying on external logistics providers, all inventory is stored in the company's own facility with strict climate controls. This in-house approach is central to maintaining consistency across each shipment.
Buyers have described the experience as "a thrilling rush the moment you open the box" and "a sense of care in the selection." The lottery service is available across Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba, and Yahoo! Shopping.
What Is a Whisky Lottery?
A whisky lottery (ウイスキーくじ) is an online lottery service where participants receive one randomly selected bottle from a pre-announced lineup for each entry purchased. The appeal lies in not knowing which bottle will arrive — combined with a chance of landing a premium bottle at a fraction of its market price.
Tachibana E-Liquor's lottery has no losing entries, meaning every participant receives a bottle. The recurring "Mikuji Day" format — held exclusively on the 15th of each month — gives whisky fans a regular occasion to look forward to, and an opportunity to discover bottles they might not have tried otherwise.
