Nikka Yoichi 15 years old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 45%

Yoichi sits where the Japan Sea meets the coast, and the salty air has shaped the whisky for fifteen years.

Expert Description

Nikka Yoichi 15 Year is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 45%.

Yoichi Distillery was founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934 on Hokkaido's west coast, the place he found most similar to the Scottish highlands where he learned the craft of whisky. The distillery still uses direct coal firing of its pot stills, a rare and demanding method that gives the whisky its characteristic power and smokiness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peated smoke, sea salt and ripe dark fruits.

Palate

Powerful with smoke, sherry and a hint of liquorice.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering smoke and spice.

Specifications

Name: Nikka Yoichi 15 Year
Distillery: Yoichi
Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4904230103776

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Smoky · Salty · Dark

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Nikka Yoichi 15 Year was discontinued as a core range expression in 2015 and today often trades well above its original release price when bottles appear on the secondary market.

Did You Know?

Yoichi Distillery is one of only two Japanese whisky distilleries still using direct coal firing to heat its pot stills - a method most others abandoned decades ago.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikka Yoichi 15 Year

Why does Yoichi taste so smoky?

The distillery uses direct coal firing of its pot stills, an old method that gives the whisky extra power and smoky character.

Who founded Yoichi Distillery?

Masataka Taketsuru, often called the father of Japanese whisky, founded the distillery in 1934.

Where is Yoichi Distillery located?

On Hokkaido's west coast, a place Taketsuru found reminiscent of the Scottish highlands.

Is Nikka Yoichi 15 Year still in production?

It was discontinued as a core range expression in 2015, making remaining bottles sought after.

What characterises the taste?

Peated smoke, sea salt, dark fruits and a long, spicy finish.

Is Yoichi 15 Year suitable for beginners?

Its powerful, smoky style suits whisky enthusiasts with experience in peated whiskies best.