MIYAGIKYO DISTILLERY
MIYAGIKYO
DISTILLERY
EXPLORE THE FACILITY
Visitor center /
Guided tour reception
Please come to the reception for your distillery tour. The visitor center can be entered without reservation. Here you can learn about whisky production methods and varieties, Nikka's history, the Miyagikyo Distillery, and Masataka Taketsuru.
Entrance hall
Welcome space exhibiting a pot still that was once in operation and Nikka’s signature whisky bottles.
Theater
The theater showcases Masataka Taketsuru's studies abroad, his dedication to building the Miyagikyo Distillery, and his challenges to the future.
Seminar room
(Reservation only・Fee)
A variety of programs, including a special tour course and a blending experience using key malts from the Miyagikyo Distillery can be available.
Exhibition
Interactive displays introduce basic whisky knowledge and production processes. Photos and products reflecting Nikka’s history are also showcased.
Still house
(Continuous Coffey stills)
Grain whisky made predominantly from corn is distilled here. Traditional Coffey stills, adopted in the 1960's, produce mellow whisky with rich flavor originating from the ingredients.
Kiln tower
A facility to dry germinated barley with peat smoke and make malt. This is not in use today, but remains as a symbol of the distillery with its distinctive Pagoda roof.
Mash house /
Wash house
Mashing and fermentation occur here. Wort is made in a mash tun and fermented for about 72 hours to become wash. The wash is then transferred to the distillation process.
Still house
(Pot stills)
The wash is distilled twice in pot stills. Miyagikyo's pot stills are heated by indirect steam and extract distinctive light and elegant malt whisky.
Warehouse
New-make whisky is filled into casks for a long maturation period. You can see different cask types as well as how the color and aroma of the whisky change during the maturation.
Tasting Corner
At the end of the tour, participants can sample Single Malt Miyagikyo and other whiskies. Soft drinks are also available
Paid tasting bar
You can enjoy a variety of Nikka's whiskies, including distillery-exclusive products.
Gift shop
A wide variety of distillery-exclusive whiskies, goods, and snacks are available here.
