The ‘Ise-Man Ise Distillery Outlet’, a manufacturer-operated shop where visitors can purchase and sample whisky and craft gin produced at the Ise Distillery, will open on Thursday 6 August 2026 within the Ise-Man Naiku-mae Sake Brewery, located in Okage Yokocho in front of the Inner Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine.
Inside the shop, visitors can enjoy paid tastings of the whisky and craft gin produced by the Ise Distillery, whilst also viewing life-size photographic panels of pot stills and barrels that have actually been used for maturation. This is a shop where visitors can not only purchase products but also gain a closer understanding of the Ise Distillery’s craftsmanship through the aromas, flavours and exhibits on display.
Furthermore, on the opening day, a limited run of 10 bottles of the ‘Single Malt Whisky Ise – 2025 Edition’ – which sold out in just one minute on each day of its pre-release sale via the online store last December – will be available for purchase.
A place to savour and discover the charm of the Ise Distillery
Ise-Man operates the ‘Ise-Man Naiku-mae Brewery’, which produces and sells the sake ‘Okagesama’ in front of the Inner Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine. Meanwhile, at the Ise Distillery in Akeno, Komata-cho, Ise City, the company has been producing distilled spirits such as whisky and craft gin, utilising the shochu production techniques honed over many years.
Whilst the Naiku-mae Brewery has previously sold a selection of products from the Ise Distillery, we have now decided to open a new direct sales outlet where, in addition to offering tastings of our distilled spirits, we will also provide an insight into the processes of distillation and maturation. At the Ise Distillery Direct Sales Outlet, visitors can not only select and purchase products but also sample a range of distilled spirits to appreciate the distinct differences in their aromas and flavours.
We aim to create a space where visitors to Ise can become more familiar with Ise Distillery’s spirits and take home a bottle they have enjoyed as a memento of their trip to Ise.
Sample award-winning whiskies and craft gins on the spot
Inside the shop, you can enjoy paid tastings of whiskies and gins produced by the Ise Distillery.
Discover the craftsmanship of the Ise Distillery through displays of aromas and casks
Inside the shop, we showcase the craftsmanship of the Ise Distillery through exhibits such as life-size photographic panels of pot stills—which are essential to the production of distilled spirits—photographic panels depicting cask storage, and the maturation casks that shape the aroma of whisky.
A limited run of 10 bottles of ‘Ise Single Malt Whisky’—which sold out in one minute—will go on sale on the opening day
To mark the opening of the Ise Distillery’s direct sales shop, a limited run of 10 bottles of ‘Ise Single Malt Whisky – 2025 Edition’ will go on sale on 6 August. This product was made available for pre-sale via the online store over a three-day period last December, and sold out within one minute of going on sale on each day.
‘Ise-Man Ise Distillery Shop’ – Shop Overview
| Opening Date: |
Thursday 6 August 2026, 9.30 am |
| Location: |
Inside ‘Ise-Man Naiku-mae Sake Brewery’, 77-2 Uji-Nakanokiri-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture |
| Opening Hours: |
In accordance with the opening hours of Okage Yokocho |
*Consumption of alcohol by persons under the age of 20 is prohibited by law.
*Drink-driving is prohibited by law.
*The photograph is for illustrative purposes only.
