Back in 2015, the Nikka distillery announced the discontinuation of the series of age statement whiskies, as stocks were too low to be produced, now only a few bottles available worldwide. A wonderful whisky, bold and peaty, made from 100% malted barley, aged in ex-Bourbon and Mizunara casks. 93 points in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible.
Tasting notes
Smoky notes coming from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation, followed by marine and malty notes.
Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, a Japanese businessman who travelled to Scotland to study Chemistry and had the opportunity to learn the art of Master blending, becoming the first Japanese to produce whisky at the time.The Yoichi distillery produces rich, peaty and bold malts. Getting its distinct aroma and body directly from heating distillation, in which the pot stills are heated with fine powdered natural coal according to traditional methods.
