This rare version of Yoichi single malt is part of the “Nikka Discovery” series: an inside look at the various experiments made during the whisky making process at Nikka. Masataka Taketsuru, considered as the father of Japanese whisky, and the founder Nikka Whisky Distilling co.

Enjoyed either immediately – like gin – or after many decades of barrel ageing – like Cognac or whisky. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!

This expression is comprised solely of unpeated malts as opposed to the preconceived “peaty” image of Yoichi.

The Nikka Yoichi single malt whisky 2 glass gift set is a delightful and thoughtfully curated set that brings together the distinct flavours of Nikka Yoichi single malt with a touch of elegance.

in 1934 Masataka established Nikka Whisky, and built its first distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, which-- though inconveniently located -- he had always considered to be the ideal site in Japan for whisky-making, similar in many ways to the Scottish town where he had studied. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Vatting various different malt whiskies together, this bottling expresses a delicate balance between peaty, smoky and fruity aromas. Yoichi's coal-fired stills, stills which are no longer present at any distillery in Scotland, remain in use to this day and add a unique flavour to the whisky and a nod to its heritage. 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”).By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age.

Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service.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. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. d) the right to license, use, sell, archive, reproduce, distribute, modify, perform, publish, create derivative works from, offer for sale, or use of the Service. A few months after his arrival, Taketsuru meets Rita Cowan, with whom he immediately falls in love with. The whisky gets its distinct aroma and body from direct heating distillation, in which the pot stills are heated with finely powdered natural coal--the traditional method that is hardly ever used today, even in Scotland.