This is a single malt from the Yoichi distillery, Nikka's first distillery built in 1934. The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose Yoichi in Hokkaido because of the similar environmental conditions to Scotland, where he learned whisky making. Yoichi single malt has pleasant peaty notes and smokiness originating from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation as well as a briny hint delivered by the sea breeze during the aging process.
Product Features:
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Country: Japan
Distillery: Yoichi
ABV: 45%
Volume: 700ml
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Peaty smoke with hints of sea breeze and gentle malt sweetness
Palate: Rich and rounded with delicate peat, light fruit, and subtle briny notes
Finish: Long, warming, with lingering smoke and maritime character
Serving Recommendations: Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its coastal complexity and smoky nuances, or with a splash of water to open its layers of flavor.