Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky, 70 cl, 45 percent ABV

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Asahi Breweries acquired Nikka in 2001 since when Japanese whiskies, as a whole, have seen a huge rise in popularity across the world and has led to significant further expansion of the their production facilties to cope with demand. Regardless of whether the Service offers the functionality to contribute, you are solely responsible and liable for any content and information that you create, upload, post, publish, link to, duplicate, transmit, record, display or otherwise make available on the Service or to other Members, such as chat messages, text messages, videos, audio, audio recordings, music, pictures, photographs, text and any other information or materials, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted (“Contributions”). Later joining a company that aspired to make genuine whisky, he succeeded under its employment in producing Japan's first whisky. The world of spirits is infinite, fascinating, entertaining, distracting and a giver of great pleasure. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.

Unlike many distilleries producing singles in Japan I can't tell that the younger profile has hurt Yoichi at all, in fact as heretical as it seems to say it may even be a little bit better balanced on my palate than the youngest of their age statements were while remaining absolutely characteristic of the range. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. This is a blend of single malts from different years and consequently does not carry an age statement.The Service, including any information contained therein, does not constitute any advice (such as but not limited to investment advice, tax advice, financial, economic advice) and is not intended as recommendations (whether personal, in general, or otherwise) to invest in companies, products, services. Any investment and purchase made, or action(s) taken based upon (information in) the Service may and will involve significant risk (such as, but not limited to loss, total loss). I’m very much a Japanese Single noob but this was a fabulous start to my journey and very much not a dram I could easily compare to a Scottish Single. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available.

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Whether sipping the whisky neat, on the rocks, or as part of a crafted whisky cocktail, these glasses elevate the enjoyment of Nikka Yoichi single malt to a new level. Peat, coupled with the distillery’s close proximity to the ocean leaves a lasting imprint on the Yoichi products, imparting a salty and smoky character not dissimilar to the famous Scottish malts of Islay. The location for the Miyagikyo distillery was selected because of its clean air, just the right humidity for storage, and abundant underground water filtered through a layer of peat.

Taketsuru then joins the Kotobukiya group, a beer industry giant later renamed Suntory, for who he builds the first Japanese distillery in 1924. Please note that if you cancel after 12 noon the day before the tour or the lunch course, cancellation fees may apply. After his marriage to a Scottish lass, Rita Cowan, the couple moved back to his home country after which he decided to bring whisky distilling to Japan. This wonderful expression of Nikka Yoichi has been made using aromatic yeasts that encourage the development of a fruity, floral character, with prominent notes of tulip, plum and white grape complimenting the peaty, earthy backbone of the whisky. This limited edition of Yoichi single malt was introduced in 2021 as the first of the “Nikka Discovery” series.

Crafted using traditional methods such as direct coal-fired distillation, the Yoichi single malt reflects the authentic character of its coastal location on Japan’s northernmost island. We grant to registered Members a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable right to access and use the Service and to view its contents (“License”). We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. In this distant land the secrets of whisky-making would be imparted to this young Japanese man, and here he would meet the woman who would become his bride. They are distilled in copper pot stills and matured in a variety of cask types - including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and even mizunara.

I love Japanese Whisky so I bought this as it won some awards and came first but to be honest i prefer the cheaper ones as this is too much like Scottish Whisky and too be honest too strong its a bit harsh. You acknowledge, understand and agree that we are not obligated to review, check or monitor any Contributions, but we may do so. The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein.

Peat, coupled with the distillery's close proximity to the ocean leaves a lasting imprint on the Yoichi products, imparting a salty and smoky character not dissimilar to the famous Scottish malts of Islay. This is a blend of single malt vintages from the Yoichi distillery, Nikka’s first to be built, in 1934. The small stills are coal-fired, the malts have a slightly peaty touch and maturation is carried out in bourbon, sherry and virgin oak barrels.