Each one of their products is glass-encased to match the timeline. The brand was renamed to Nippon Kaju, then Nikka for short. Beside each of them also include large packets of poster translations.Įventually Taketsuru went on to found Dai Nippon Kaju (大日本果汁), which produced a variety of fruit alcohol, while working on his whisky distillery dreams. In addition, they provide audio guides in Korean, Mandarin Chinese and English.Īs we waited for the next tour, Honey and I explored the rest of the visitor’s centre, which is filled with displays about whisky-making.
NIKKA WHISKEY DISTILLERY TOUR FREE
Each tour lasts around 70 minutes and includes a free tasting of three products at the end. Upon arrival, we headed to the visitor’s centre where they conduct free tours of the distillery every hour. I say he picked a good place, as we were met with stunning views surrounding the distillery grounds. He went on to build this Miyagikyo location to expand his whisky production blends, seeking prime, natural real estate to maximise his whisky craft. Miyagikyo’s Nikka is actually founder Taketsuru’s second distillery–the first being Yoichi in the coastal regions of southern Hokkaido.
So, of course we decided to spend a few hours poking around. Nikka (ニッカ), in particular, was the first non-Scottish whisky brand to be recognised for its adherence to the traditional standards.
But as an integral part of Japan’s commercial industry, I was more than interested in learning more about the craft through one of the most famous distilleries in the country.įor those who aren’t familiar with Japanese whisky, it’s crafted by Scotch standards and has been a big market contender since the 1920s. Honey is a straight single-malt kind of man and I’m impartial to whisky myself. It’s creator, Masataka Taketsuru, is largely known as the father of Japanese Whisky, making this place a popular tourist destination for whisky connoisseurs and amateurs alike. On our last trip to Sendai, Honey and I stopped by Miyagikyo’s Nikka Whisky Distillery (ニッカウイスキー) in the mountainous terrains of Tohoku Region’s largest city.
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