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Everything you need to know about Miyashita Distillery
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Miyashita Okayama Japanese Single Malt Whisky£149.99 Inc VAT
A brief History
Miyashita, Japan. Founded in 1915.
Miyashita Distillery forms part of the long-established Miyashita Sake Brewery in Okayama Prefecture. While the company is best known for producing sake, it has also become recognised for its growing presence in Japanese whisky.
Founded in 1915, the brewery spent decades building its reputation in sake production before expanding into whisky. Today, its whisky releases are sold under the Okayama name and have helped introduce many drinkers to smaller Japanese producers outside the country's biggest whisky regions.
Located in one of Japan's most important fruit-growing areas, the distillery benefits from high-quality water and a climate well suited to maturation. The whiskies are generally known for their smooth character, balanced sweetness and approachable style.
For whisky drinkers looking beyond the major Japanese brands, Miyashita offers an interesting glimpse into the diversity of Japan's whisky industry.
Taste Profile
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Fruity |
Sweet | Oaky / Woody |
Miyashita is renowned for producing smooth and approachable Japanese whiskies with a focus on balance and elegance.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Honey |
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Vanilla |
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Apple / Pear |
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Oak / Wood Spice |
Most Famous Bottles
The distillery's best-known release, offering notes of orchard fruit, vanilla and gentle oak.
Okayama Blended Whisky
An easy-drinking Japanese whisky with honeyed sweetness and light spice.
Okayama Triple Cask
Matured in multiple cask types to create additional depth and complexity.
Okayama Single Malt Sherry Cask
A richer expression with dried fruit, spice and oak influence.
Okayama Limited Editions
Small-batch releases showcasing different cask finishes and maturation styles.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: Miyashita Sake Brewery
Address: 184 Nishigawara, Naka Ward, Okayama, 703-8258, Japan
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Visitor Centre
Yes. Visitors can tour the brewery and learn about both sake and whisky production.
Opening Hours
- Daily: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Visitors can enjoy:
- Brewery tours
- Whisky tastings
- Sake tastings
- Distillery shop
Ownership History
Current Owner
Miyashita Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (1915–Present)
The company remains independently owned and operated in Okayama.
Previous Owners
| Dates | Owner |
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| 1915–Present | Miyashita Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. |
The business has remained under the same ownership since its founding.
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
Miyashita Distillery, also known as Okayama Distillery, is located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, and is operated by Miyashita Shuzo, a company founded in 1915.
Originally known for producing sake and other traditional Japanese beverages, the company expanded into whisky production as interest in Japanese whisky grew worldwide. The distillery was established in 2012 and has since become part of Japan's growing craft whisky movement.
Today, the distillery is best known for its Okayama range of whiskies, which are produced on a relatively small scale compared with Japan's larger whisky producers.
Production
- Spirit Type: Japanese whisky
- Location: Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Owner: Miyashita Shuzo
- Stills: Copper pot stills
- Cask Policy: Brandy, sherry, bourbon, and specialty cask maturation
The distillery benefits from access to exceptionally pure local water and focuses on carefully controlled small-batch production.
Whisky Style
Miyashita whiskies typically show:
- Honey and vanilla sweetness
- Citrus and orchard fruit notes
- Floral character
- Gentle spice
- Soft oak influence
Many releases display a delicate and approachable profile, often enhanced by the use of brandy and wine casks during maturation.
Key Expressions
- Okayama Single Malt
- Okayama Triple Cask
- Okayama Brandy Cask Matured Single Malt
- Limited edition small-batch releases
The Triple Cask expression is particularly notable for combining whisky matured in multiple cask types to create additional complexity.
Significance
Miyashita Distillery represents the rise of smaller independent Japanese whisky producers beyond the country's traditional whisky giants.
Its focus on craft-scale production, local ingredients, and alternative cask maturation styles has helped establish Okayama as an emerging region within the modern Japanese whisky industry.
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