Savor new takes on established spirit-producing traditions, crafted locally in Kanazawa
2 hour private experience
Location: Higashimachi, Kanazawa
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Tour the facilities, which consist of the whiskey distillery and a craft beer brewery, where the first steps of the production process begin. Get a close-up look at the process of crafting local alcohol. Then, enjoy tasting and comparing several of products to immerse in Kaga flavor.
Includes
A bottle of the distillery’s gin or new pot
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
Whisky tasting is only available to those who are 20 years of age (legal drinking age in Japan) and above.
Drinking is prohibited for drivers.
Vegetarian/vegan dietary needs can be accommodated. Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies.
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Not available on weekends and New Year's holidays
Access
40 min taxi ride from Kanazawa station.
The Spirit of Kaga
Japanese whiskey has earned an international reputation for meticulous craftsmanship, precise attention to detail, and the ability to blend traditional production techniques with Japanese artistry. And, for every major label crafting world-renowned spirits, countless other craft distilleries have cropped up, imbuing additional innovation and passion into the creation of new blends. Local to the Kanazawa region and infusing authentic Kaga culinary tastes into their spirits, this craft brewery and distillery is located a short drive from central Kanazawa, hidden among bubbling hot springs, pristine rivers, and the looming peaks of the Japanese Alps. While often infusing regional influences to their lineup, such as Kaga boucha, a stem-based tea blend famed in the area, or salt collected from the surrounding shores of the Noto peninsula, the company prioritizes an exacting standard of excellence in their distilling techniques, seeking to develop an ideal balance between upholding traditions and enhancing innovation. Additionally, their grain of choice for the whiskey brewing process is rice, the staple of Japanese cuisine, resulting in diversely new flavor profiles for whiskey connoisseurs to explore. Leave the cityscape of Kanazawa behind and venture into the city's charming exterior to join the head brewer on a private tour of the craft whiskey facilities. Observe the secrets of the craft, from the very first steps of malting and mashing to the final stages of distillation, depending on the day's schedule. Enjoy the flavor of both the craft whiskey and the Japanese countryside in this Kanazawa excursion.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 10 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
