Country: Yoichi, Japan

Region: Hokkaido

Style: Single malt

Raw material: Barley

Alcohol: 45%

Yoichi Single Malt is produced in Nikka’s first distillery built-in 1934 by the founder Masataka Taketsuru in Yoichi.

The distillery is located in similar environmental conditions to Scotland, where he learned whisky making.

Yoichi Single Malt is made from a traditional direct coal-fired distillation.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Gold

Aroma: Vanilla, pepper and peat

Taste: Bold and strong, and a pleasant smokiness.