Japanese whiskeys are being judged among the best in the world . The whiskey industry is a huge business, and it has been for many years now. The countryside along the route is dotted with traditional houses and bamboo groves . Nikka 's main distillery is in a stone fortress in Yoichi , Hokkaido . At both distilleries , visitors can buy rare whiskeys only available on site .
Japanese whiskeys are being judged among the best in the world . The whiskey industry is a huge business, and it has been for many years now. Nikka 's main distillery is in a stone fortress in Yoichi , Hokkaido . At both distilleries , visitors can buy rare whiskeys only available on site .