Nikka Whisky Distilling Co.
Part of:
Asahi Group Holdings
About
Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. — a Japanese distillery company founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, who studied distillation in Scotland. Controlled by Asahi Group, it operates Yoichi (Hokkaido, coastal peat) and Miyagikyo (Sendai, fruity lightness). Flagship brands: Nikka From The Barrel, Taketsuru Pure Malt and the Yoichi/Miyagikyo single malts.
