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Japan's first whisky distillery and the mother of them all, Yamazaki is at the top of the list of must-visit distilleries. Established by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii in 1923, it is a 15-minute train ride from Kyoto , and the stunning whisky library — with more than 7,000 cataloged bottles elegantly displayed — is worth a ...
Visit the distillery where Japanese whisky was born. Reservations for the Yamazaki Distillery Tour can be made, where the guide will show you how our whiskies are made, and help you understand the craftsmenship and dedication of Yamazaki Distillery. Understand, taste and enjoy a range of Suntory's whiskies and learn the history of Suntory's whisky making, at the Yamazaki Whisky Museum.
Japanese Whisky: A Guide to Japan's Best Distilleries
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (Osaka Prefecture) No tour of Japan's whisky distilleries would be complete without a stop at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. Founded in 1923 by the godfather of Japanese whisky, Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest distillery. It's located on Honshu between the cities of Osaka and Kyoto, at the foot of ...
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Tour Fee: Free of Charge *Charged for some whiskey tasting Tour Duration: 30 min. 4. Chichibu Distiller. Chichibu Distiller is the only company that focuses exclusively on the production of whiskey. Their major product Ichiro's Malt is becoming a world-famous whiskey brand as it is a handicraft whiskey being carefully and gently malted.
Yamazaki® Distillery Whisky Tours
For reservations and inquiries, please contact: Information Desk 81-075-962-1423. (Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm) Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka. Contact Us. Book a tour at our Yamazaki distillery nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, Japan for an unforgettable Japanese whisky experience.
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The Mars Shinshu Distillery, located in the Nagano Prefecture in central Japan, is another top destination for whisky enthusiasts. Visitors to the distillery can take a tour of the production facilities and taste a range of whiskies from Mars Shinshu, including the rich and complex Komagatake line of single malt whiskies.
Suntory Japanese Whisky Distillery Tours
Yamazaki Distillery. The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky.
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
Offering a museum and guided tours. The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (サントリー山崎蒸留所, Santorī Yamazaki Jōryūsho) is a whisky distillery in the Yamazaki district near Kyoto. Opened in 1923, the distillery produces Suntory's flagship line of Yamazaki whiskies, which have won many international awards. The Yamazaki Distillery is ...
Whisky distillery tours
Just outside Kyoto, Yamazaki's whisky distillery is open for sightseeing tours. Lasting around an hour the tour will introduce you to all the steps of the productions process. And of course, at the end of the tour there'll be plenty of time to try the whisky too! For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3380.
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2. Suntory Hakushu Distillery. 366. Distilleries. By siren10101. By train you'll need to stop at Kobuchizawa station, we took a taxi from there down to the distillery were we waited... See tours. 3. Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery.
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Suntory Yamazaki distillery is located in Yamazaki, outside of Osaka. Yamazaki is one of three distilleries managed by Suntory in Japan, the others being Chita and Hakushu. It was the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 that took home the title of World's Best Whisky in 2015 and turned heads worldwide. This silky smooth, fragrant whisky is ...
Whisky Journey Through Japan : Discover Japan through its whisky
A whisky-focused trip to Japan, known for its exceptional whisky production which has gained worldwide recognition in recent years. Combining visits to some of the best whisky bars and distilleries in Japan from North in Sapporo to South in Hiroshima, while passing through Tokyo or Kyoto is the itinerary we offer for a unforgettable 10-day journey.
Suntory Yamazaki Whisky Distillery Tours
These days, Japan is one of the top whiskey producing countries in the world, alongside the usual suspects; Scotland, Ireland, USA and Canada. Join us on a Japanese whisky tour where whisky got its start: Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. Whiskey in Japan. Whiskey got its start in 1923 in the southwestern Kyoto area of Yamazaki.
Japanese Whisky Tour
As the reputation of Japanese whisky has spread across the globe, the number of distilleries in Japan has risen to more than 20, when there were only 9 in 2011. Any distillery tour is a must for Whisky enthusiasts but here is a selection of some of the best - Suntory Hakushu, Suntory Yamazaki, Nikka Miyagikyo, Nikka Yoichi….
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Within Japan the TV drama Massan which aired in 2014-15 and was a fictional account of the story of whisky in Japan. Scotswoman Rita Taketsuru married Masataka Taketsuru, a Japanese entrepreneur who was involved in setting up Japan's first commercial distillery here in Yamazaki.
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Sakurao DistilleryAround two and a quarter hours from Shin-Osaka Station via bullet train, the Sakurao Distillery is another of Japan's new whisky makers, aiming to release its first single malt in 2021. The distillery, which also makes an award-winning gin, offers a free tour and another for 2,000 yen that includes a tasting.
Visit Hakushu Distillery, the second malt whisky distillery owned by Suntory. Also known as the 'mountain forest distillery', Hakushu Distillery(Yamanashi prefecture) is unique, surrounded by the forests of Hakushu. Reservations for the Hakushu Distillery Tour can be made, where the guide will show you how our whiskies are made, and help you understand the craftsmenship and dedication of ...
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Japan Whisky Tours Custom Tours of Japanese Whisky Bars & Distilleries. Menu Skip to content. Home; About Us; In the News; Japanese Distilleries; Tours 2024; Whisky Festivals; January 15, 2024 January 15, 2024 B.S. Cullen. Whisky Festivals in Japan in 2024. December 31, 2023 January 25, 2024 B.S. Cullen.
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A solo walking tour through its red-roofed stone buildings is the best way to experience the Yoichi Distillery in all its glory, whether it is its towering copper pot stills or the intimate museum detailing the history of both the distillery and its founder, Taketsuru Masataka, the man who brought whisky distillation from Scotland to Japan. 4.
Hakushu® Distillery Whisky Tours
The Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. With a range of options from Yamazaki DIstiller's Reserve to 12, 18, and 25 years old, all of these prestigious whiskies contain carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak.
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Japan Whisky Tours. 2,782 likes · 35 talking about this. Experience the best of Japanese whisky! We offer group tours of Japan's finest whisky locations.
A Factory Tour of a World-Renowned Japanese Whisky Maker
A Factory Tour of a World-Renowned Japanese Whisky Maker Go behind the scenes at Suntory's storied Hakushu Distillery and sample the sublime product Nestled in a forest at the foot of the Japan Alps lies the Suntory Hakushu Distillery. Established in 1973, the Hakushu facility is Suntory's second whiskey distillery.
A Guide to Japanese Whiskey
Whiskey in Japan really took off in the 1950s, and led to the "whiskey wars" in the 1960s. The 1970s yielded incredible growth in the consumption of whiskey. ... Stay informed of the best travel tips to Japan, the most exciting things to do and see, and the top experiences to have with the Japan Wonder Travel Newsletter. Once every two ...
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Japan's first whisky distillery and the mother of them all, Yamazaki is at the top of the list of must-visit distilleries. Established by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii in 1923, it is a 15-minute train ride from Kyoto , and the stunning whisky library — with more than 7,000 cataloged bottles elegantly displayed — is worth a ...
Visit the distillery where Japanese whisky was born. Reservations for the Yamazaki Distillery Tour can be made, where the guide will show you how our whiskies are made, and help you understand the craftsmenship and dedication of Yamazaki Distillery. Understand, taste and enjoy a range of Suntory's whiskies and learn the history of Suntory's whisky making, at the Yamazaki Whisky Museum.
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (Osaka Prefecture) No tour of Japan's whisky distilleries would be complete without a stop at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. Founded in 1923 by the godfather of Japanese whisky, Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest distillery. It's located on Honshu between the cities of Osaka and Kyoto, at the foot of ...
Tour Fee: Free of Charge *Charged for some whiskey tasting Tour Duration: 30 min. 4. Chichibu Distiller. Chichibu Distiller is the only company that focuses exclusively on the production of whiskey. Their major product Ichiro's Malt is becoming a world-famous whiskey brand as it is a handicraft whiskey being carefully and gently malted.
For reservations and inquiries, please contact: Information Desk 81-075-962-1423. (Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm) Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka. Contact Us. Book a tour at our Yamazaki distillery nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, Japan for an unforgettable Japanese whisky experience.
The Mars Shinshu Distillery, located in the Nagano Prefecture in central Japan, is another top destination for whisky enthusiasts. Visitors to the distillery can take a tour of the production facilities and taste a range of whiskies from Mars Shinshu, including the rich and complex Komagatake line of single malt whiskies.
Yamazaki Distillery. The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky.
Offering a museum and guided tours. The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (サントリー山崎蒸留所, Santorī Yamazaki Jōryūsho) is a whisky distillery in the Yamazaki district near Kyoto. Opened in 1923, the distillery produces Suntory's flagship line of Yamazaki whiskies, which have won many international awards. The Yamazaki Distillery is ...
Just outside Kyoto, Yamazaki's whisky distillery is open for sightseeing tours. Lasting around an hour the tour will introduce you to all the steps of the productions process. And of course, at the end of the tour there'll be plenty of time to try the whisky too! For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3380.
2. Suntory Hakushu Distillery. 366. Distilleries. By siren10101. By train you'll need to stop at Kobuchizawa station, we took a taxi from there down to the distillery were we waited... See tours. 3. Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery.
Suntory Yamazaki distillery is located in Yamazaki, outside of Osaka. Yamazaki is one of three distilleries managed by Suntory in Japan, the others being Chita and Hakushu. It was the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 that took home the title of World's Best Whisky in 2015 and turned heads worldwide. This silky smooth, fragrant whisky is ...
A whisky-focused trip to Japan, known for its exceptional whisky production which has gained worldwide recognition in recent years. Combining visits to some of the best whisky bars and distilleries in Japan from North in Sapporo to South in Hiroshima, while passing through Tokyo or Kyoto is the itinerary we offer for a unforgettable 10-day journey.
These days, Japan is one of the top whiskey producing countries in the world, alongside the usual suspects; Scotland, Ireland, USA and Canada. Join us on a Japanese whisky tour where whisky got its start: Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. Whiskey in Japan. Whiskey got its start in 1923 in the southwestern Kyoto area of Yamazaki.
As the reputation of Japanese whisky has spread across the globe, the number of distilleries in Japan has risen to more than 20, when there were only 9 in 2011. Any distillery tour is a must for Whisky enthusiasts but here is a selection of some of the best - Suntory Hakushu, Suntory Yamazaki, Nikka Miyagikyo, Nikka Yoichi….
Within Japan the TV drama Massan which aired in 2014-15 and was a fictional account of the story of whisky in Japan. Scotswoman Rita Taketsuru married Masataka Taketsuru, a Japanese entrepreneur who was involved in setting up Japan's first commercial distillery here in Yamazaki.
Sakurao DistilleryAround two and a quarter hours from Shin-Osaka Station via bullet train, the Sakurao Distillery is another of Japan's new whisky makers, aiming to release its first single malt in 2021. The distillery, which also makes an award-winning gin, offers a free tour and another for 2,000 yen that includes a tasting.
Visit Hakushu Distillery, the second malt whisky distillery owned by Suntory. Also known as the 'mountain forest distillery', Hakushu Distillery(Yamanashi prefecture) is unique, surrounded by the forests of Hakushu. Reservations for the Hakushu Distillery Tour can be made, where the guide will show you how our whiskies are made, and help you understand the craftsmenship and dedication of ...
Japan Whisky Tours Custom Tours of Japanese Whisky Bars & Distilleries. Menu Skip to content. Home; About Us; In the News; Japanese Distilleries; Tours 2024; Whisky Festivals; January 15, 2024 January 15, 2024 B.S. Cullen. Whisky Festivals in Japan in 2024. December 31, 2023 January 25, 2024 B.S. Cullen.
A solo walking tour through its red-roofed stone buildings is the best way to experience the Yoichi Distillery in all its glory, whether it is its towering copper pot stills or the intimate museum detailing the history of both the distillery and its founder, Taketsuru Masataka, the man who brought whisky distillation from Scotland to Japan. 4.
The Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. With a range of options from Yamazaki DIstiller's Reserve to 12, 18, and 25 years old, all of these prestigious whiskies contain carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak.
Japan Whisky Tours. 2,782 likes · 35 talking about this. Experience the best of Japanese whisky! We offer group tours of Japan's finest whisky locations.
A Factory Tour of a World-Renowned Japanese Whisky Maker Go behind the scenes at Suntory's storied Hakushu Distillery and sample the sublime product Nestled in a forest at the foot of the Japan Alps lies the Suntory Hakushu Distillery. Established in 1973, the Hakushu facility is Suntory's second whiskey distillery.
Whiskey in Japan really took off in the 1950s, and led to the "whiskey wars" in the 1960s. The 1970s yielded incredible growth in the consumption of whiskey. ... Stay informed of the best travel tips to Japan, the most exciting things to do and see, and the top experiences to have with the Japan Wonder Travel Newsletter. Once every two ...