Product supervisor
Shinjuku Whisky Salon / Owner
Kazunori Shizuya
Our CEO is the owner and bartender of "BAR LIVET" and "BAR Shinjuku Whisky Salon" in Shinjuku 3-chome. In 2019, he became the 8th "Master of Whisky" at the time, the youngest person to do so. He currently works to popularize whisky culture through various social media and media appearances, the "Saki Glass" brand, and more.
In addition to receiving the award for Best Ambassador of THE GLENLIVET in Scotland, he won the triple crown of the Grand Gold Award, Best of the Scotch Single Cask Category, and Best of the Best awards at the TOKYO WHISKY & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2019 for his own whiskey, Glenfarclas Black George, taking first place in the world. Since then, he has served as a judge and chairman for six consecutive years.
He has also participated in cocktail competitions, representing Japan at "Bols Around The World 2019," winning the Japanese championship in the Glen Grant category at the "CT Spirits Japan Cocktail Challenge 2021," and being selected as one of the 10 finalists in the world at "Hennessy My Way 2023."
Additionally, BAR Shinjuku Whiskey Salon was recognized for its sustainable and cutting-edge initiatives, winning the inaugural "The Bar World of Tomorrow" award and being recognized as the most sustainable bar in Tokyo.
As a Master of Whisky, he lectures at whisky seminars held nationwide, and posts information on various social media under the name "Shizutanien," with a current total of over 700,000 followers. He is in charge of the making of Whisk Tale and serves as a commentator in the drama "Whiskypedia," currently airing on BS Fuji. He also serves as an official taster for the whisky magazine "Whisky Galore."