Nagahama
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.