Rare and selected Nikka Yoichi Japanese Single Malt Whisky
The Distillery Yoichi on Hokkaido was founded by Masataka Taketsuru in the small coastal town of the same name in 1934 and is located 50km west of Sapporo, which is known for abundant snow with a harsh humid climates and as host of the Winter Olympics 1972. Is made of Yoichi whiskey in copper pot stills and after the traditional Scottish tradition by coal firing. A production which itself currently owned in Scotland for the exception. After the elaborate production of Nikka Yoichi whisky stored in selected bourbon, new oak and sherry casks until the age of maturity. The Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky is particularly distinguished by its his multifaceted aroma, dominated by fruity notes, malty facets associated with sweet nuances and a smoky touch and on the palate. He pampered with malty and sweet tones and is at a particularly complex and demanding side. The Nikka Yoichi 10 Years was awarded the prestigious Whisky Magazine for Best of the Best 2001, which the international attention of the experts and whisky lovers straightened suddenly to Japan, from Whisky Magazine in 2008 was again awarded the title of the world s best whiskys, received 93 points in Jim Murray s Whisky Bible and takes the Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky among the six major malt whiskies in the world.