“26 Twenty-Six 2025 Edition,” the latest expression in the whiskey project led by Park Seo-Jun, has arrived as a new release produced by OSUZU MALT at Osuzuyama Distillery in Miyazaki. Park participates as a creator and ambassador, while STARBASE oversees joint creative direction and branding. The whiskey is developed under 1216, a new joint venture company established by Park and STARBASE to share the potential of Japanese whiskey and local culture with the world.

To mark both the launch of “26 Twenty-Six 2025 Edition” and the founding of 1216, a commemorative event was held at Gold Bar at Edition, selected for “Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025.” The first half of the program featured a tasting session for members of the drinks trade and media, where guests sampled the new whiskey and received an outline of 1216’s mission under the theme “Japanese Local to Global.”

In the latter half of the tasting, Park Seo-Jun appeared on stage alongside Osuzuyama Distillery representative Shinsaku Kuroki for a talk session. Park spoke about the thoughts he has poured into “26” and his vision for the future of the project, while Kuroki shared insights from the distillery side, creating a moment that conveyed the character and appeal of the whiskey through their dialogue.

A second session followed in the form of a reception at the same venue. As guests invited by Park, actor Kentaro Sakaguchi and numerous other notable figures from the entertainment field joined the gathering, enjoying three cocktails based on “26 Twenty-Six 2025 Edition” curated by Gold Bar at Edition in a lively atmosphere.

“26 Twenty-Six 2025 Edition” is available now, priced at ¥16,500 (tax included) for a 700ml bottle at 43% ABV. The whiskey, made from malt and spirits produced domestically, is offered exclusively online through YEN TOWN MARKET, operated by STARBASE.