Yoichi 20 years

Yoichi Distillery

Opgericht: 1934
Gebied: Japan   
Adres: 7-6 Kurokawacho, Hokkaido, Japan
Eigenaar: Nikka Whisky Co.
Status: in gebruik
Uitrusting: 3 wash stills, 3 spirit stills
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The distillery was established in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka. The distillery is currently owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. Ltd, which is owned by Asahi Breweries Ltd.

Yoichi Distillery is located on Japan's Northern island of Hokkaido, 50 kilometres west of Sapporo City, in the Yoichi District of Southern Hokkaido (Lat.43 10'N.Lon.14045'E).

The distillery uses coal-fired pot stills, a method founder Taketsuru learned in Scotland. The use of coal-fired stills is now very rare in Scotland and Yoichi is the only whisky distillery in Japan to employ this traditional technique.

The distillery is open to visitors and self-guided tours can be undertaken. Tours are free and whisky tasting is included. The distillery is located about five minutes walk from the JR Yoichi Station.