Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan｜Bar i.o

This bartender is a walking encyclopedia of Japanese whiskey history. Why is kanosuke whiskey 2nd edition so smooth? This guy knows. Why is ichiros worried about their new distillery? This guy can tell you. What happened to Taketsuru’s 2nd copy of his study diaries detailing everything he learned in Scotland? This guy has the scoop. Why is there an (unfortunate) trend of blending grain whiskey with pure malt in Japan? Yep, there’s a reason. Does Akkeshi make non peated whiskey? No comment. (He also makes a mean Vesper martini)

One of the best bars I’ve been too since living in japan for the past two years. 100% worth the price for the hospitality and experience. I highly recommend you visit the kind hearted owner/bartender. We will be back :)

My go to in Tachikawa with chill vibes and good drinks. They mostly have all the liquor you can name of. Their in house ginger Moscow mule is pretty good. They also have local craft beer if you into that too. Kinda pricey but it's what you get with the atmosphere and good drinks.