Best Kansai Spirit/Liqueur Producers
Nagahama Distillery is a Japanese distillery located in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. It is renowned for being Japan's smallest distillery, offering artisanal whiskies with unique and bold flavors. Nagahama Distillery uses traditional production methods, focusing on small-batch processes to ensure the highest quality and character in its whiskies.
The distillery offers tours where visitors can learn about the whisky-making process, taste their products, and explore the charming surroundings of Nagahama.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022
BEST Nagahama Distillery Spirits
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
The Asian Spirits Masters - Gold
2022
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2023
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2023
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AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024
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AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
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AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2019
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AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold trophy
2022
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AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2023
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AWARDS
The World Whiskey Masters - Gold
2022
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2020
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Best Kansai Spirits and Liqueurs
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2022
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Whiskey Gold Trophy
2022
AWARDS
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
AWARDS
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2023
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100
2023
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
AWARDS
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
On the nose, fruity aromas of roasted orange, blueberry, blackcurrant and slightly tart plum intermingle with subtle nutty notes and a delicate smokiness reminiscent of a campfire. On the palate, sweetness and spice combine harmoniously with grape, berry and plum flavors, followed by toasty nuances on the mid-palate.
The finish lingers with moderate sweetness and delicate smoke, leaving a memorable imprint that calls for further tasting.
AWARDS
ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold
2024
AWARDS
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
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