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Company Overview
ISO Certification
Facilities

Nikka Whisky's history began in 1934 with the establishment of "Dai Nippon Kaju Co., Ltd." in Yoichi, Hokkaido.
Within the Asahi Group, Nikka is responsible for marketing for both domestic and international markets, overseas business development, and supporting domestic business.

Greeting

Thank you for your continued support of our products.

Our company was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, known as "Massan", driven by the his desire "I want Japanese people to drink authentic whisky". Since then, under the principles of "Pioneer Spirit" and "Quality First," we have passionately pursued the craft of whisky and spirit production.

We remain dedicated to carrying forward this founding spirit, aiming to create delicious and unique products as well as sharing the profound story of Nikka worldwide.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

President and CEOKazutomo Tamesada

President and CEO
Kazutomo Tamesada

Company Overview

Company Name

THE NIKKA WHISKY DISTILLING CO., LTD.

Established

1934

Representative

President and CEO
Kazutomo Tamesada

Factory Locations

Yoichi (Hokkaido), Hirosaki (Aomori), Sendai (Miyagi), Sakura (Tochigi), Kashiwa (Chiba), Kitakyushu (Fukuoka), and Aira (Kagoshima)
Total of 7 factories

Head Office

1-23-1 Azumabashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-8602
TEL: 03-5608-0331

Business Portfolio

Manufacturing of whisky, brandy, spirits, liqueurs, cider, shochu, etc.

Paid-in Capital

100 million yen (as of December 31, 2022)

Group Companies

Nikka Distillery Service Co., Ltd., Ben Nevis Distillery (UK), etc.

You can learn more about Nikka Whisky's history and founder Masataka Taketsuru here.

STORY

Asahi Group Philosophy

ISO Certification

Nikka Whisky has achieved ISO certifications in quality management (ISO9001), environmental management (ISO14001), and food safety management (ISO22000) across all seven production facilities.

Facilities

Nikka Whisky
Hokkaido Factory
Yoichi Distillery

Masataka Taketsuru founded Yoichi Distillery in 1934, driven by the belief that northern climates is suited for nurturing whisky. At Yoichi, traditional coal-fired distillation is still used, upholding the principle of "Quality First"

Kurokawacho 7-6, Yoichicho,Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido
TEL: 0135-23-3131

Nikka Whisky
Sendai Factory
Miyagikyo Distillery

Established as a second distillery in 1969, Miyagikyo is surrounded by northern nature in lush forest with two pure streams. Along with Miyagikyo Single Malt, malt and grain whiskies are made using the traditional Coffey stills.

1 Nikka, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 989-3433
TEL: 022-395-2865

Hirosaki Factory

Including signature brands such as “Nikka Cider” and “Apple Wine”, the factory mainly manufactures apple-related products.
*Tour not available.

2-1-1 Sakaemachi, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori 036-8336
TEL: 0172-35-2511

Tochigi Factory

Nikka's largest barrel storage plant for grain whisky aging and blended whisky re-casking (known as marriage).
*Tour not available.

1765 Sootome, Sakura-shi, Tochigi 329-1414
TEL: 028-686-3741

Kashiwa Factory

Nikka's largest comprehensive packaging factory for whisky and shochu.
*Tour not available.

967 Masuo, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba 277-0033
TEL: 04-7172-4111

Moji Factory

The main facility for producing authentic shochu.
*Tour not available.

2-1 Dairi Motomachi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 800-8585
TEL: 093-381-1431

Satsuma Tsukasa Distillery

Manufactures the "Satsuma Tsukasa" brand and brands named after "Ryumon Falls," a tourist attraction selected as one of "Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls."
*Tour not available.

200 Suwamachi, Kajiki-cho, Aira-shi, Kagoshima 899-5212
TEL: 0995-63-3161

Ben Nevis Distillery (UK)

Located at the foot of Scotland's highest peak, Ben Nevis Distillery has joined Nikka in 1989, producing Scotch whisky through a Japanese-Scottish partnership.

Lochy Bridge, Fort William Scotland PH33 6TJ
TEL: +44(0)1397-700200
(Visitor Center)