Yoichi Whisky

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  Nikka Discovery Yoichi Aromatic Yeast 2022 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 48%

  Item no.: 2227865479-1106-197280322-147

  Yeast is often the least discussed ingredient in whisky production, but this Discovery edition puts it centre stage.

  Expert Description

  Nikka Discovery Yoichi Aromatic Yeast 2022 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 48%.

  This edition in the Discovery series explores how an aromatic yeast strain affects Yoichi Distillery's character. By switching yeast type from the usual to a more aromatic variant, the distillery reveals a different dimension of its flavour profile, normally overshadowed by the powerful peat.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Floral fruit, honey and a light, clean malt sweetness.

  Palate

  Soft with apple, pear and a hint of spice.

  Finish

  Medium length and aromatic.

  Specifications

  Name: Nikka Discovery Yoichi Aromatic Yeast 2022
  Distillery: Yoichi
  Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
  Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
  ABV: 48%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 4904230071228

  Flavour Profile

  Soft · Aromatic · Floral · Fruity

  Investment Potential

  Investment perspective

  The Discovery series consists of limited vintage releases, and experimental yeast variants like this are rare, making them attractive to collectors of Japanese whisky.

  Did You Know?

  The yeast strain has a far greater influence on a whisky's flavour than most consumers realise - the Discovery series is Nikka's way of making the invisible ingredient visible.

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  • 1pcs.
    335,00EUR
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  Nikka Discovery Yoichi Non-Peated 2021 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 47%

  Item no.: 22227865479-1106-19727907

  Yoichi is known for its smoke, but the Discovery series turns things upside down, showing how the distillery tastes with the peat taken out of the equation.

  Expert Description

  Nikka Discovery Yoichi Non-Peated 2021 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 47%.

  The Discovery series is Nikka's experimental releases, exploring how the distilleries taste under unusual conditions. This 2021 edition shows Yoichi Distillery without its usual peated character, revealing a different, more fruity side of the distillery that is normally hidden behind the smoke.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Apple, pear and a light, clean malt sweetness.

  Palate

  Soft and fruity with vanilla and a hint of citrus.

  Finish

  Medium length and clean, without smoke.

  Specifications

  Name: Nikka Discovery Yoichi Non-Peated 2021
  Distillery: Yoichi
  Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
  Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
  ABV: 47%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 4904230068259

  Flavour Profile

  Soft · Fruity · Clean · Unexpected

  Investment Potential

  Investment perspective

  The Discovery series consists of limited vintage releases, and a Non-Peated Yoichi is particularly rare, as the distillery is traditionally known for its peated style - making this bottle attractive to collectors.

  Did You Know?

  Nikka has experimented with peat levels since the 1930s, but it is rare for the distillery to officially release a completely unpeated Yoichi expression.

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  • 1pcs.
    335,00EUR
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  Nikka Yoichi 15 years old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 22227865403-6

  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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  • 1pcs.
    536,00EUR
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  Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 22227865403-340

  Yoichi sits where cold sea winds off the Sea of Japan meet the mountains of Hokkaido - a climate Masataka Taketsuru found strikingly similar to Scotland.

  Expert Description

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

  The whisky comes from Yoichi Distillery on the island of Hokkaido, founded in 1934 as Nikka's very first distillery by Masataka Taketsuru. The distillery still uses direct coal-fired stills, a rare and demanding method that gives the whisky its powerful, smoky character.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Peaty smoke meets ripe apples and a touch of sea spray.

  Palate

  Powerful and full-bodied with smoke, caramel and a fine maritime spice.

  Finish

  Long and smoky, with a last note of dried fruit.

  Specifications

  Name: Nikka Yoichi
  Distillery: Nikka
  Region/Country: Hokkaido, Japan
  Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
  ABV: 45%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 4904230042204

  Flavour Profile

  Smoky · Maritime · Powerful · Spicy

  Did You Know?

  Yoichi is one of very few distilleries in the world still distilling over open coal fires - a method requiring constant attention, but one that gives the whisky its signature smoky character.

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  • 1pcs.
    92,25EUR