Nikka Whisky Yoichi Single Malt (700ml)
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Spirit Type
Whisk(e)y Learn More
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Spirit Category
Japanese Whisky
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Size
700ml
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Country
Japan
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Region
Hokkaido
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Sub-Region
Yoichi District
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Tasting Notes
BrineCitrusPeat
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How to Drink
Neat
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Glassware
Glen Cairn
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ABV
45%
Nikka Whisky was founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the Father of Japanese whisky. Aspiring to create “genuine” whisky in Japan, Masataka set off alone to Scotland in 1918 to gain the knowledge needed to achieve his goal. Arriving in Scotland, he enrolled at The University of Glasgow and studied chemistry, before landing an apprenticeship at three different Scotch distilleries. Filling his notebook with the wealth of information he had learned, Masataka headed back home to Japan with his wife Rita. He was immediately hired and helped build Yamazaka distillery, where he stayed for 10 years. He branched out on his own, heading north to Yoichi and building Yoichi Distillery in 1934. Yoichi’s location was chosen due to its similarities to Scotland’s climate, which was thought to be ideal for crafting whisky.
Yoichi malts are described as bold and strong with refined peaty notes and smokiness brought by the traditional direct coal-fired distillation. Sea breeze from the Ishikari Bay delivers a briny hint to the whisky during maturation.
Tasting Notes
From the distillery: “This no-age-statement version was released in 2016 as a permanent product that truly captures the authentic style of Yoichi malts, when all age-statements were discontinued. Vatting various different malt whiskies together, this bottling expresses a delicate balance between peaty, smoky and fruity aromas.”
Method
No age statement, created by vatting different single malt whiskies together to create a distinctly Yoichi style of single malt whisky. Bottled at 45%.
