WAKAZE Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Takuma Inagawa) announces that its "SummerFall Tap Cocktails" will begin supplying three types of tap cocktails to THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO, the flagship bar opening on July 2, 2026 in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, operated by Nikka Whisky Co., Ltd.
THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO will open as a permanent venue on July 2—the anniversary of Nikka's founding—serving as a hub to experience the brand's communication concept, "Whisky for enjoying life." SummerFall will supply Japanese-style tap cocktails crafted with Nikka's whisky distillate and traditional Japanese ingredients, offering a welcoming drink for both younger generations and international visitors, delivered with consistent quality and speed.
Cocktails Offered
The original recipes were supervised and developed by Atsushi Suzuki, owner-bartender of The Bellwood, a bar featured in the World's 50 Best Bars list, making it possible for SummerFall to produce these tap cocktails. Below are two of the three original cocktails for THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO produced by SummerFall, both developed under Suzuki's supervision.
APPLE & HOJI SANGRIA (provisional name) / A Japanese sangria blending apple and roasted hojicha tea A light, elegant sangria made by infusing Nikka Apple Wine with roasted hojicha tea, layered with peach, elderflower, and grape. The bright fruitiness of apple blends harmoniously with the toasty aroma of hojicha.
UME & CACAO HIGHBALL (provisional name) / A highball blending plum and cacao A dry, complex highball made by infusing Nikka Caffe Malt with cacao, then mixed with umeshu (plum liqueur) and oloroso sherry, and topped with soda. The cacao's slight bitterness complements the smooth acidity of the plum liqueur, creating a layered drinking experience.
Significance of Supplying to the Flagship Bar
THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO transforms a pop-up bar that attracted approximately 15,000 guests in 2024 into a permanent location. Nearly half of its visitors are in their 20s and 30s, with strong anticipated demand from international guests. At this relaxed, approachable venue, SummerFall's tap cocktails—centered on Nikka's distillate—will play a key role in offering a diverse menu that spans classic and neo-classic styles. The tap format enables serving each drink in seconds, even during peak hours, while ensuring consistent quality regardless of who pours it, thus balancing high turnover with excellent guest experience.
THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO Basic Information
Address
5-6-6 Minami-Aoyama, Minato Ward, Tokyo 107-0062
Opening Date
July 2, 2026
Business Hours
Monday–Friday: 17:00–23:30
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 14:00–23:30
Seating Capacity
Approximately 30 seats, including standing space
Operator
Nikka Whisky Co., Ltd.
Google Map
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P4gHxzyEaCL5EWw58
About Tap Cocktails
Tap cocktails are a new service method in which pre-mixed cocktails, prepared with optimized recipes, are filled into kegs and served on tap, similar to beer.
This method enables rapid service (ready in seconds), supporting high-volume operations, while ensuring consistent taste (identical quality no matter who serves it), helping address labor shortages.
Tap cocktails have rapidly gained popularity across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. With growing inbound tourism, they are expected to become a new standard for beverage service in Japan as well.
Expanding Adoption
Starting from its flagship store in Shibuya, Tokyo, SummerFall Tap Cocktails has seen growing adoption across diverse venues. It is now available at hotel-attached restaurants such as MORETHAN CAFÉ RESTAURANT LOUNGE (located within THE KNOT FUKUOKA Tenjin) in Fukuoka and WPÜ HOTEL SHINJUKU in Shinjuku, as well as craft beer taprooms like MIKKELLER TOKYO in Shibuya. By expanding beyond its own stores, SummerFall aims to redefine Japanese cocktails made with traditional ingredients from "drinks for special occasions" to "accessible everyday choices," and together with partners, promote a new Japanese alcohol culture globally.
Bars with existing draft systems can immediately adopt SummerFall's offerings by selecting from a lineup of 20 cocktail varieties in keg format.
About SummerFall Tap Cocktails
Opened in October 2025 in Shibuya, Tokyo, SummerFall is Japan's first dedicated tap cocktail bar. It offers 20 types of cocktails on tap, introducing a new drinking experience that makes Japanese-style cocktails—based on sake and other traditional Japanese ingredients—accessible, casual, and high-quality. The bar's recipes are supervised by Atsushi Suzuki, a bartender recognized in the World's 50 Best Bars, who develops original recipes highlighting Japanese-origin flavors. By serving world-class cocktail recipes on tap, SummerFall achieves both speed and quality.
Address
42-4 Udagawacho, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Opening Date
October 30, 2025
Business Hours
Tuesday–Thursday, Saturday: 17:00–24:00
Friday: 17:00–25:00
Official Website
https://summerfalltapcocktails.com/
https://www.instagram.com/summerfalltokyo/
Google Map
https://maps.app.goo.gl/o9TeRYi5sgf3Veev9
Inquiries
Company Overview
Company Name
WAKAZE Co., Ltd.
Representative
CEO Takuma Inagawa
Business Activities
Manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, restaurant operations
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: 新規事業
- Organizations: The Bellwood