PEOPLE are being given the opportunity to be whisked away to Japan, without leaving Birmingham this April.

To celebrate the start of springtime and 'Sakura' (cherry blossom) season, The Birmingham Whisky Club have teamed up with multi-award winning Japanese whisky brand Nikka to bring three events to Birmingham.

'Hanami' (or 'blossom viewing') season is a beloved cultural pastime in Japan.

As well as enjoying the beauty of the changing landscape, it's a time to take part in rituals and ceremonies that promote togetherness with friends and family.

The Birmingham Whisky Club are holding a Japanese whisky inspired food matching event, a tasting event, and a even a screening of the 1954 classic film Godzilla.

Starting on Thursday, April 6 at The Plough in Harborne, guests are invited to partake in a delicious four course whisky matched meal, led by whisky expert Stefanie Holt.

For serious dram fans, the club is hosting a led tasting of six different Nikka whiskies on Friday, April 7 at The Wellington in Birmingham city centre.

For a more lighthearted look at Japanese culture, join Nikka and The Birmingham whisky club for a 'taste-along' screening of Godzilla at The Electric Cinema in the city centre (the UK's oldest working cinema).

That event is on Thursday, April 27 and gives guests the chance to taste through four of the brand's products presented at key moments during the film.

Amy Seton, owner of the whisky club, said: “After working with Nikka Whisky on our 'Under The Cherry Blossom Tree' event last year, we're thrilled to have the brand back in the city for this series of Japanese inspired events.

"We hope that we can share the wonderful story of these amazing whiskies with new audiences and old fans alike via these three events, being held at some of Birmingham's most unique independent venues.”

Tickets for these events range from £25 to £40.

For booking and further details, visit thebirminghamwhiskyclub.co.uk or find them on Facebook.