Kanosuke Distillery Roland Ng Receives World's Best Brand Ambassador at World Whisky Awards 2026 ICONS OF WHISKY

At the 2026 World Whisky Awards ceremony held in London on 25th March 2026, Kanosuke Distillery’s Roland Ng named World's Best Brand Ambassador at the World Whisky Awards - 2026 ICONS OF WHISKY.

This award recognizes his role in expanding awareness of KANOSUKE in the US market and his contributions to building the brand through education and community engagement.

Comment from Roland Ng, GM, Americas / Brand Ambassador, Kanosuke Distillery

"I am deeply honored to be named World’s Best Brand Ambassador 2026 and truly grateful for the opportunity to represent KANOSUKE on the world stage. This recognition is not mine alone. It reflects the passion, craftsmanship, and daily dedication of the entire team in Hioki, Kagoshima, who are shaping the next generation of Japanese whisky."

Based in the United States, Roland previously built his career in the global tech industry before becoming actively involved in whisky community building and the launch of international whisky events in the US. Since joining KANOSUKE in 2024, he has played a leading role in growing the brand’s presence and reputation in the American market.
He was also instrumental in the simultaneous 2025 release of all three expressions of THE GHOST SERIES #23 across Japan, Asia, Europe, and the United States.