Asia Society 153d ago

LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2025 — At Asia Society Southern California’s U.S.-Japan Initiative Program II, Akiko Freeman, winemaker of Freeman Vineyard & Winery; and Tomoyuki Kitamura, global brand manager of Hibiki at Suntory Global Spirits, examine how craft, heritage, and storytelling drive global distinction in wine and Japanese whisky. Moderated by Prairie Rose, senior drinks editor at Food & Wine, the conversation spans Freeman’s wines served at the White House, Hibiki’s blend of single malts and grain whisky, and how quality, innovation, and tradition evolve amid changing global tastes.(46 min., 39 sec.) Subscribe for more videos like this: http://AsiaSociety.org/YouTube --- Support Asia Society today: http://AsiaSociety.org/Donate --- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected: https://asiasociety.org/email-subscriptions --- Facebook: http://facebook.com/AsiaSociety Instagram: http://instagram.com/AsiaSociety Twitter: http://twitter.com/AsiaSociety LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/asia-society/ #asiasociety #asiasocietysoutherncalifornia #usjapanrelations