Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions announced a lottery sale of a special edition Ghost in the Shell whiskey. Starting from 12pm JST on May 28, 2024, fans can enter for a chance to purchase this exclusive alcohol until June 2, 2024. The whiskey is priced at ¥72,600 ($464.59 USD).
This special release features a label inspired by the iconic Ghost in the Shell series and is a Talisker 1989 single malt whiskey. Distilled in the same year the original manga by Shirō Masamune was released, this whiskey has been aged for over 33 years. Only 144 bottles have been produced, with 90 available through this lottery on the WHISKY MEW platform.
Each 700ml bottle has an alcohol content of 46.8%. The announcement noted that it should offer a distinctive tasting experience with fruity, grassy, and woody notes.
Participants must be of drinking age, and the purchase is limited to one bottle per person. Returns are not accepted, and buyers are encouraged to avoid reselling to ensure fair access to all fans..
The Ghost in the Shell whiskey lottery begins in Japan on May 28, 2024. The series recently appeared in Girls’ Frontline and PSO2 New Genesis. People can watch Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 on Netflix.