Nikka Whisky from the barrel, a testament to the savoir-faire of master blender Matre Sato.
The Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries
Masataka Takesuru is considered to be the godfather of Japanese whisky makers. It was he who established the Yoichi distillery in 1934. With its stone walls and red tiled roof, the distillery is a remarkable building, which symbolises the tradition and aestheticism of Japan. In 1939, Masataka Takesuru created the Nippo Kaju society and adopted the name Nikka Whisky for its products in 1952. As its success and renown grew, the company was able to establish a second distillery, named Miyagikyo on the island of Honshu. The site was chosen for its clean air and pure waters, and its ideal conditions for aging whisky in oak casks. In 1998, a grain distillery with two alambics was constructed on the site, which today produces truly remarkable malt whiskies.