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Maoi Distillery production building in Naganuma Hokkaido.

Maoi Distillery: Naganuma, Hokkaido

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Updated: 8 hours ago

Maoi Distillery is listed in Whisky Clan's global distillery directory in Naganuma, Hokkaido. This guide brings together the available research and distillery information, including original source material where provided.


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Maoi Distillery at a glance


Quick fact

Maoi Distillery

Distillery / producer

Maoi Distillery

Location

Naganuma-cho, Yubari-gun, Hokkaido

Country

Japan

Official website

maoidistillery.com

Distillery name adopted

2022

Products

Whisky, brandy and fruit brandy


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History and background


Distillery history and production


Maoi Distillery in Naganuma, Hokkaido developed from the former Maoi Winery project. Its official site says the enterprise adopted the Maoi Distillery identity in 2022.


The producer installed a hybrid still made by Forsyths of Scotland and began producing spirits including whisky, grape brandy and fruit brandy. Product maturity and currently available bottlings should be checked with the distillery.



Where to find it


Maoi Distillery is based in Naganuma, Hokkaido. It is one of the distilleries mapped on the Whisky Clan distillery map, which aims to cover every working distillery we can verify.


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Frequently asked questions about Maoi Distillery


Naganuma, Hokkaido, Japan.


Maoi Distillery is based in Naganuma, Hokkaido. It is one of the distilleries mapped on the Whisky Clan distillery map, which aims to cover every working distillery we can verify.


This guide does not establish current tour arrangements. Check directly with the producer before travelling or booking.


The producer website is Product ranges and visitor arrangements may change.


Sources and further reading


Official producer information and supporting release references. These links are intentionally placed after the article.






Cover image: Maoi Distillery production building in Naganuma Hokkaido. Photograph reproduced from AZE press release via PR Times. Image source credited; reuse licence or permission is not confirmed.




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Filip Janczak, Whisky Clan author

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