Nikka Yoichi

Name: Nikka Yoichi Japanese Single Malt Whisky 70cl
SKU: NIKKAYOICHI
Rating: 4.8889 (9 reviews)

Japanese Single Malt WhiskyDistillery Bottling(70CL / 45% ABV)

£75.99

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The latest Yoichi single malt will replace both the previous NAS release and the remaining age statement whiskies. The change comes as demand continues to stretch Nikka's aged stock, with this new Yoichi Single Malt (made of of whiskies of various ages) aimed at representing this special distillery's direct-coal-heated, peated yet fruity style.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Full-bodied, smooth. A mellow peat softly coats the aromatic palette at first, growing more powerful with time, as smoke, soot and salty notes transcend the initial nose. The aromas then evolve towards candied citrus fruit (lemon, orange), black liquorice and spices (nutmeg, ginger), and opens up with roots and dried twig aromas. Heady and floral (carnation, iris), it grows increasingly complex.

Palate

Firm, powerful. A well-balanced attack gives equal footing to aromas of peat, smoke, spices, fresh fruit (melon, kiwi) and nuts (almond, walnut), which it delivers in spades. The mid-palate starts off with chocolate notes, but the peat soon takes the lead once again.

Finish

Long, silky. Extremely mature, it overflows with ripe fruit (pear, Mirabelle plum, apple). The peat starts taking on an herbaceous and malty character, while the salty flavours gives the finish plenty of depth and coastal freshness. The final nose offers menthol, spicy (coriander, dill) and earthy (leather, chestnuts) notes.

A Word About Nikka

Here we have one of the biggest names in Japanese whisky. Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the brand is headquartered in Tokyo and is the country's second largest distiller. It operates from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, and also owns Ben Nevis.

Nikka produces a wide range of single malt, grain and blended whiskies. They are distilled in copper pot stills and matured in a variety of cask types - including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and even mizunara.

Perhaps Nikka’s most well known product is Nikka from the Barrel. This flagship expression is the best selling Japanese whisky in Europe and is a blend of Coffey Grain, and spirits from Yoichi and Miyagikyo.

As well as award-winning whisky, they also produce gin and vodka.