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The Hachi Shochu Cocktail Competition 2025 FINALS is happening at Mizunara: The Library in Hong Kong on Sunday, November 23, 2025 — SAVE THE DATE!Watch the live stream by following Instagram @thehachishochu!
Join us as we celebrate Japan’s 500-year-old heritage spirit, Shochu, and its innovative expression, The Hachi Shochu. Seven talented bartenders will present their Shochu cocktail before a judging panel of industry experts.
This premier event shines a spotlight on the art of bartending and the growing trend of low-alcohol, refined cocktails crafted with The Hachi Shochu—a perfect balance of traditional shochu flavors and cask maturation.
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: 2 PM Hong Kong Time / 3 PM Japan Time
Venue: Mizunara: The Library
Don’t miss the thrilling finale featuring finalist bartenders competing with creative Shochu cocktails.
- SHOWDOWN SEQUENCE -
1. Fiona Lau / Ozone Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Hong kong
2. Andy Chan / Argo, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
3. Tiff Cheung / On The Hill Coffee Bar
4. Cyrus Tam / AOAO
5. Joe Chu / Takumi Mixology Salon
6. Kelvin Kung / Bar De Luxe
7. Ching Nam Tsui / MADARA
- JUDGES' PANEL -
1. Mr. Jeff Kan – 2024 Brand Ambassador of The Hachi Shochu
2. Mr. Taichiro Motoyama – Owner and Chef of Mikasaya Sushi Restaurant
3. Mr. Eddie Nara – Spirits Educator & Consultant Eddie Nara, CSE
4. Mr. Massimo Petovello – GM & Bartender-in-Chief, Mizunara: The Library
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Mizunara: The Library, 361 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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