On the 21st, Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes announced that pitcher Alen Kuri has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the premium bourbon whiskey "Buffalo Torres." The team has signed an official whiskey contract with Sazerac, continuing from last season. The popular "Buffalo Torres Highball" can be purchased at stores inside Kyocera Dome Osaka.
Kuri commented, "I am proud to have been appointed as a brand ambassador for the prestigious 'Buffalo Torres' brand. It is also sold at Kyocera Dome Osaka, so please try the 'Buffalo Torres Highball' when you come to watch a game. I will contribute to the team with tenacious pitching so that we can celebrate win together." The stores where it is sold are as follows.
"SDBs Shop", "Don/Den", "Ori-Gohan Shop by GLOBE BOWL", "Tamaba Shokudo (Stadium Cafeteria)", "Tamaran Shokudo (Ballroom Cafeteria)", "FAN FUN GARAGE", "GOCHI Pote", "Dossa BAR", "Bs BEER BAR"
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