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VIRTÙ x KUBOTA  - SAKE Collaboration Event

VIRTÙ proudly ranked 11th in Asia’s 50 Best Bars this year. This sophisticated bar, echoing Parisian nightlife with Art Deco flair, greeted the hotel’s VIPs with three seasonal sake cocktails.

Stepping off the elevator on the 39th floor of the Otemachi Tower building, you are greeted by majestic cherry blossoms adorning the hotel's entrance, heralding the arrival of spring. A hallway flanked by a library leads you to the door of the destination bar,VIRTÙ. Opening the door reveals a spacious main room with a retro and elegant ambiance, featuring a stage-like bar counter, leather sofas, and Parisian-style gold leaf decorations.

VIRTÙ quickly established its global presence shortly after opening by securing the 20th spot in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 and simultaneously winning the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award. By 2024, it had risen to the 11th position in the 50 Best Bars list under the leadership of head bartender Keith Motsi.

The bar attracts connoisseurs with a world-leading collection of vintage French spirits and Japanese whiskies. For those curious enough to take their interest in the Japanese art of drinking one step further to sake, a collaborative event with Kubota was held in a private room. This lounge-like room with a VIP atmosphere has a distant view of the Skytree Tower, piercing the highest point in the Tokyo sky.

Guests from around the globe were captivated by the exclusive cocktails featuring Kubota's sake, designed by Keith Motsi. Paired with meticulously curated snacks and guided by the bartender's explanations, everyone relished the leisurely atmosphere.

A guest from Macau, visiting for the weekend, commented, "The combination is amazing." A champagne enthusiast from Burkina Faso stated, "The good thing with such events is that you learn new things while enjoying the taste of fine sake you never experienced." A UK guest, usually preferring vodka and gin, discovered a new appreciation, saying, "I didn’t realize how versatile sake was."

Here is the pairing menu.

At VIRTÙ you can enjoy Someiyoshino at any time of the year, not just during special events. You can also try special cocktails made with KUBOTA SPARKLING and KUBOTA MANJYU ORIGINAL YEAST YX EDITION. We hope you take the opportunity to explore them.