Japan Debut: Premium American Bourbon 'Brother’s Bond' Combines Hype and Quality | Industry Cocktail Party on June 18th (Thu)

Brother’s Bond Bourbon, a premium craft bourbon produced in small batches, has been awarded '2025 Bourbon of the Year' by global lifestyle media. While distilled and aged using great traditional methods, it fuses conventional bourbon with a modern sensibility, creating a unique style that balances hype with proven quality. To commemorate its full-scale launch in the Japanese market, a cocktail party for liquor retailers and industry professionals will be held on June 18th (Thursday) at 1 Hotel Tokyo.

Cepages Co., Ltd. has officially begun domestic distribution as the authorized importer of the American bourbon brand 'Brother’s Bond Bourbon.'

Brother’s Bond Bourbon is a premium American whiskey brand founded by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, who played the 'Salvatore Brothers' in the globally popular TV series 'The Vampire Diaries.' Born from the 'bond' between the two, who have shared bourbon on set and in private for over a decade, the brand is built on the concept of 'sharing and deepening bonds,' blending traditional bourbon culture with a modern, sophisticated lifestyle. It has gained support from new whiskey fans around the world.

All Brother’s Bond products are produced in small batches under strict quality control, from ingredients and aging to blending, based on traditional American bourbon methods. Ian Somerhalder himself examines the character of each barrel during the blending process, achieving a high-level balance between the brand's worldview and quality. Its quality is highly regarded internationally, winning '2025 Bourbon of the Year' from the global luxury and lifestyle media 'Enthusiast Report,' and boasting over 30 award wins, rapidly increasing its presence in the premium bourbon market.

In Japan, four items will be launched: Straight Bourbon Whiskey, American Blended Rye Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond Aged 7 Years, and Regenerative Grain.

On June 18, 2026 (Thursday), a cocktail party for liquor retailers and food and beverage industry professionals will be held at 'NiNi / Spotted Stone' inside 1 Hotel Tokyo in Akasaka, Tokyo. On the day, guests can experience the world of Brother’s Bond Bourbon, with bartenders serving cocktails using each item to showcase the brand's appeal.