Nagahama

Nagahama distillery — watercolor illustration
Region Honshu
Country Japan
Founded 2016
Owner Nagahama Roman Beer (independent)
Water Source Draws from underground wells fed by Lake Biwa basin aquifers in Nagahama, Shiga prefecture, Japan's largest freshwater lake region. The naturally soft, clean lake-filtered groundwater contributes to Nagahama's delicate and approachable craft whisky character.
Status Active

About

Nagahama Distillery on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is one of Japan's smallest whisky distilleries, converted from a craft beer brewery. Its tiny copper pot stills produce a limited but highly regarded output, with single-cask releases that have quickly gained a following among Japanese whisky collectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nagahama distillery?
Nagahama — tiny Lake Biwa distillery since 2016. Craft-scale Japanese whisky with sought-after single-cask releases.
When was Nagahama founded?
Nagahama was founded in 2016.
Where is Nagahama distillery located?
Nagahama is located in Honshu, Japan.
What water source does Nagahama use?
Nagahama uses Draws from underground wells fed by Lake Biwa basin aquifers in Nagahama, Shiga prefecture, Japan's largest freshwater lake region. The naturally soft, clean lake-filtered groundwater contributes to Nagahama's delicate and approachable craft whisky character. as its water source.