Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
Miyagi Prefecture · Japan
The free tour walked a group of us through different stages and buildings of production. Even though it was only about 45 minutes long, it gave a good overview as to how and where they produce their product. My favorite part (besides the sampling at the end of course) was the barrel room where you could see rows and rows or whiskey being aged to perfection.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:38
Welcome to the Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory, better known to connoisseurs as the Miyagikyo Distillery. We are situated in a verdant valley outside the city of Sendai, where the Nikkawa and Hirose rivers meet. …
Listen in the app2The Pot Still House — The Heart of Distillation1:18
Entering the Pot Still House, you are greeted by the magnificent sight of large copper vessels, their surfaces gleaming under the industrial lights. These are the heart of the distillery. …
Listen in the app3The Coffey Stills — A Rare Technological Legacy1:11
Miyagikyo is home to something truly rare in the world of whisky: the Coffey Still. Named after its inventor, Aeneas Coffey, this is a continuous distillation system that dates back to the nineteenth century. …
Listen in the app4The Maturation Warehouse — The Angel's Share1:16
Walking toward the maturation warehouses, the air begins to change. A rich, heavy scent of oak, vanilla, and maturing spirit hangs in the air—this is what the Scots call the 'Angel's Share,' the small percentage of whisky that…
Listen in the app5The Nikkawa River — Pure Water Source1:11
Take a short walk toward the edge of the property where you can hear the sound of the Nikkawa River. When Masataka Taketsuru first visited this site, he reportedly tasted the water of the river and was so impressed by its purity…
Listen in the app6The Tasting Bar — A Symphony of Flavors1:09
The culmination of the tour takes place in the tasting bar, a warm, wood-paneled space where you can finally sample the fruits of the distillery's labor. Here, the scholarly analysis of the stills and the warehouses meets the…
Listen in the app7The Whisky Store — Exclusive Sendai Releases1:06
Before you leave, a visit to the distillery shop is essential. This is not just a souvenir store; it is a destination for collectors. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:04
As you walk back toward the Sakunami station, the mist of the valley might be rolling in, a final reminder of the unique climate that shapes Miyagikyo whisky. We have seen how Masataka Taketsuru's vision transformed this quiet…
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Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery is a place in Miyagi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Miyagi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 9 min 53 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.3080, 140.6505 |
| Last updated |