A Rare Opportunity for Whisky Enthusiasts
Tokyo Dome Hotel’s main bar “2000” will offer the highly sought-after Hibiki 17 Year Old at a special commemorative price of ¥50,000 starting November 1, 2025, as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations. This represents a dramatic reduction from the regular price of ¥220,000.
This unprecedented offer commemorates the hotel’s 25th anniversary and serves as a gesture of appreciation to loyal patrons. The promotion follows the successful June special sale of Yamazaki 25 and Hakushu 25, which received overwhelming response from whisky enthusiasts.
The Release Details
Venue: Bar “2000”, 6th Floor, Tokyo Dome Hotel
Start Date: November 1, 2025 (Saturday)
Hours: 19:00-23:00 (Last Order: Food 22:00 / Drinks 22:30)
Price: ¥50,000 per bottle (regular price: ¥220,000)
Price includes service charge and consumption tax
Availability: Limited quantity, first-come first-served
Format: Bottle service with bottle keep system
About Hibiki 17 Year Old
Hibiki 17 Year Old represents the pinnacle of Japanese blending artistry. This expression features:
Composition:
- Carefully selected malt whiskies aged 17 years and longer
- Blended with mature grain whiskies also aged 17 years minimum
- Extended post-blending maturation for optimal harmony
Tasting Profile:
- Aroma: Sweet, floral, and richly matured
- Palate: Elegant aged wood notes from long-matured Yamazaki malt
- Body: Smooth and full-bodied with remarkable depth
- Finish: Rich and lingering aftertaste
The diverse component whiskies achieve perfect harmony in an exquisitely deep and luxurious symphony of flavors.
Important Purchasing Conditions
Bottle Keep System
- In-Store Consumption Only
- All bottles must be consumed on premises
- No take-away permitted (opened or unopened)
- Opened bottles stored by the bar for up to one year from last visit
- Purchase Limits
- One bottle per customer
- No reservations or holds accepted
- Program ends without notice when inventory depleted
- Availability
- Limited quantity
- First-come, first-served basis
- No advance booking
Yamazaki Essence Series Also Available
Complementing the Hibiki 17 offering, Tokyo Dome Hotel will simultaneously feature the Yamazaki Essence Series at special pricing during the same period.
The Yamazaki Essence Collection
Suntory is one of the world’s rare whisky makers that handles every aspect of cask production—from selecting raw materials to barrel assembly. This unique approach enables Yamazaki Distillery to create remarkably diverse spirit characters.
Three Expression Flight: ¥5,000
1. Yamazaki Distillery
Cask Type: New Spanish oak casks (self-coopered by Suntory)
Character:
- Woody and spicy aromatics
- Edge and intensity from new oak influence
- Carefully selected for optimal maturation
Tasting Notes:
The new oak imparts distinctive woody spice and sharp, defined flavors that showcase this cask type’s unique personality.
2. Yamazaki Distillery
Cask Type: Previously used sherry casks (second fill and beyond)
Character:
- Smooth and clean compared to first-fill
- Refined rather than intense
- Delicate sherry influence
Background:
Yamazaki has used Spanish oak sherry casks since its founding, making these maturation styles essential to Suntory’s whisky character. Refill casks offer elegance and subtlety in contrast to the concentrated richness of first-fill barrels.
3. Yamazaki Distillery
Cask Type: Spanish oak casks previously used for Montilla-Moriles fortified wine
Character:
- Intense, Pedro Ximénez-reminiscent sweetness
- Complex, lingering finish
- Rich fortified wine influence
Origin:
Sourced from the Montilla-Moriles region in southern Spain, these casks impart distinctive characteristics from the region’s fortified wines, creating deeply sweet and complex expressions.
Yamazaki Essence Series Details
Format: Set of three expressions (15ml half-shot each)
Price: ¥5,000 (including service charge and tax)
Limit: One set per customer
Availability: In-store consumption, no reservations
This comparative tasting offers a rare opportunity to experience how different Spanish oak cask types shape Yamazaki’s character.
About Bar “2000”
Bar “2000” serves as Tokyo Dome Hotel’s main bar, featuring a stunning 18.44-meter long counter with panoramic views of Tokyo Dome City’s illuminations.
Concept: “Best Match of Drinks and Cuisine”
The bar transcends traditional bar food, offering sophisticated dishes that pair perfectly with premium spirits. Private salon rooms accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger groups.
Location: 6th Floor, Tokyo Dome Hotel
Contact: TEL. 03-5805-2299
Hours: 19:00-23:00 (Food L.O. 22:00 / Drink L.O. 22:30)
Website: https://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/e/restaurants/list/bar2000/
Tokyo Dome Hotel 25th Anniversary
Tokyo Dome Hotel opened on June 1, 2000, and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025. Throughout the anniversary year, the hotel has expressed gratitude to loyal guests through special events, limited offers, and exclusive programming.
Hotel Vision: “No. 1 in Fun” Hotel
Anniversary Slogan: “More Fun”
Location & Access
Address: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Access:
- 10 minutes from Marunouchi/Otemachi by car or train
- Adjacent to Tokyo Dome City entertainment complex
- Historic Bunkyo district location
Facilities:
- 43 floors, 155m height
- 1,006 guest rooms
- 9 restaurants & lounges
- 15 banquet rooms
- Wedding chapel and shrine
- Outdoor pool
Market Context
Hibiki 17 Availability
Hibiki 17 Year Old was discontinued for general release in 2018 due to aged whisky shortages, making remaining bottles increasingly rare. The expression occasionally appears in:
- Hotel bars with allocated inventory
- High-end whisky bars with private stock
- Auctions (typically ¥150,000-300,000 per bottle)
- Duty-free shops (limited, sporadic availability)
This Tokyo Dome Hotel offer represents exceptional value for one of Japan’s most coveted whiskies.
Collector Considerations
For Enthusiasts:
- Rare opportunity to taste Hibiki 17 at accessible price
- Bottle keep system allows leisurely enjoyment over multiple visits
- Historic hotel setting adds to the experience
Market Reality:
- Secondary market prices continue climbing
- Production constraints unlikely to ease
- Future availability increasingly uncertain
Yamazaki Essence Educational Value
The Yamazaki Essence Series offering provides whisky education rarely available outside distillery visits:
Learning Opportunities:
- Understanding Spanish oak’s impact on Japanese whisky
- Comparing new oak vs. refill cask maturation
- Exploring wine cask finishing techniques
- Experiencing Suntory’s self-cooperage philosophy
For ¥5,000, the three-expression flight represents remarkable value for serious students of Japanese whisky.
Planning Your Visit
Reservations
While no reservations are accepted for whisky purchases, regular table reservations are available:
Contact: Bar “2000”
Phone: 03-5805-2299
Recommended: Call ahead to confirm current availability
Timing Strategy
Given the limited quantity and first-come nature:
- Early visits recommended (arrive at opening 19:00)
- Weekday evenings may have better availability
- November 1-15 likely has most inventory
Additional Experiences
Combine your bar visit with:
- Tokyo Dome City attractions
- Hotel dining (9 restaurants)
- Views of Tokyo’s nighttime illuminations
- Exploration of historic Bunkyo district
The Bottom Line
Tokyo Dome Hotel’s 25th anniversary Japanese whisky fair presents a rare convergence of opportunity:
Hibiki 17 at ¥50,000:
- 77% discount from regular price
- Bottle keep system allows extended enjoyment
- Historic anniversary commemoration
- Unprecedented access to discontinued expression
Yamazaki Essence Series at ¥5,000:
- Educational comparative tasting
- Three distinct Spanish oak expressions
- Exceptional value for premium whisky
- Insight into Suntory’s craftsmanship
For Tokyo-based whisky enthusiasts or visitors to Japan, this November offer provides access to expressions rarely available at any price, let alone at these commemorative rates.
Key Dates:
- Start: November 1, 2025 (Saturday)
- Hours: 19:00-23:00 nightly
- Duration: Until inventory depleted
Related Information
Official Website:
Tokyo Dome Hotel – Japanese Whisky Fair
Contact:
Bar “2000”
TEL: 03-5805-2299
Tokyo Dome Hotel:
1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5805-2111 (main)
https://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/
Images are for illustrative purposes. Business details subject to change. Please contact the venue directly for current availability.