Recommended Reservation Available  

Whisky Tasting and Blending Experience

Learn the difference between Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distillery whiskies through tasting. You can also experience simple blending using a measuring cylinder or pipette.

Operation Period

Please see website for details.

Time Required

90 minutes

Number of Participants

1〜12people

Price

3,000 JPY– (tax included)

See detailed fee


Thank you very much for your patience! We will resume our paid seminars on weekends and holidays from January 2022! Please make a reservation through the company website: https://www.nikka.com/distilleries/miyagikyo/

1. Lecture of Miyagikyo Distillery / Whisky Production Method (20 minutes)
2. Whisky Tasting (70 minutes)

Tasting Menu:
① Yoichi Single Malt key malt -2 kinds-
② Miyagikyo Single Malt -2 kinds-
③ Coffey Grain

5 types of whisky, 10 ml each

* Visitors who wish to tour the distillery will be given priority over regular visitors on the 12:30 tour. Please tell us in advance to sign-up.

Experience Program NameWhisky Tasting and Blending Experience
Activity LocationMiyagikyo Distillery Visitor Center
Time Required90 minutes
Operation PeriodPlease see website for details.
Start Time10:00 or 14:00
Minimum number of participants1people
Maximum number of participants12people
Reservation Deadline1 days before by 12:00
Important notes regarding participation■ Please be aware we cannot serve alcohol to drivers and customers under 20 years old.
■ The deadline for online reservations is the day before by 12:00.
■ We also accept reservations by telephone.
■ If there are open seats on the day, you may freely join.
Price
Whisky Tasting and Blending Experience3,000 JPY (Tax included)
Whisky Tasting and Blending Experience3,000 JPY (Tax included)
What is included in the priceExperience fee (tax included) and whisky tasting.
Method of PaymentCash only. Please bring exact change.
About cancellations and changesPlease contact us in advance.
Cancellation PolicyIf there is no contact of cancellation or no-show, we will charge full price.
Meeting SpotNikka 1, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 989-3433
Meeting TimePlease sign in at reception 5 minutes before the seminar.
Access--By Public Transportion-- 
40-minute walk from JR Sakunami Station.
10-minute walk from Nikkabashi Bus Stand (Sendai City Bus).
※On weekends there is a shuttle bus from Sakunami Station.

--By Car from Sendai--
※Drinking alcohol is prohibited for drivers and children under 20 years old.
From Sendai-Miyagi IC gate follow National Route 48 towards Yamagata for about 30mins.
ParkingYes
100 cars, 8 buses.
Facility InformationRestrooms and lockers are free to use.
Barrier-free AccessYes
6 wheelchairs, 3 prams, ramps, elevators.
About Guides and ToursSee above.
About multi-lingual supportJapanese
A limited number of audio guides are available.