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Whisky Yoichi Discovery Aromatic Yeast 70cl - Nikka
NikkaWhisky 70 cl 48.0% vol Fruity, spicy, slightly smoky
$268.53−17%($383.61/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Nikka
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 48.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Aromatic profile
- Fruity, spicy, slightly smoky
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, aromatic yeast
- Type of cask
- American oak and sherry casks
- Distillation method
- Pot still still
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Light amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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The Whisky Yoichi Discovery Aromatic Yeast by Nikka represents a Japanese excellence that sublimely expresses the tradition and innovation of the Yoichi distillery, located in the Hokkaido region. This expression is characterized by the use of selected aromatic yeasts that provide a unique olfactory profile, rich in fruity and floral nuances, intertwined with peaty and mineral notes typical of the volcanic territory surrounding the distillery.
The distillation process still takes place with traditional pot stills, while the aging occurs in oak barrels that contribute delicate tannins and spicy notes. On the palate, the whisky shows itself to be harmonious and enveloping, with a perfect balance between sweetness, smoke, and a fresh acidity that enhances its drinkability. The finish is long and persistent, leaving traces of sweet tobacco and dried fruit.
Particularly suitable for lovers of high-quality Japanese single malts, the Yoichi Discovery Aromatic Yeast is ideal to be tasted neat or with a splash of water to reveal all its nuances. It pairs beautifully with smoked fish dishes, intensely flavored meats, and aged cheeses, proving to be a complete and refined sensory experience.
The distillation process still takes place with traditional pot stills, while the aging occurs in oak barrels that contribute delicate tannins and spicy notes. On the palate, the whisky shows itself to be harmonious and enveloping, with a perfect balance between sweetness, smoke, and a fresh acidity that enhances its drinkability. The finish is long and persistent, leaving traces of sweet tobacco and dried fruit.
Particularly suitable for lovers of high-quality Japanese single malts, the Yoichi Discovery Aromatic Yeast is ideal to be tasted neat or with a splash of water to reveal all its nuances. It pairs beautifully with smoked fish dishes, intensely flavored meats, and aged cheeses, proving to be a complete and refined sensory experience.
Producer
Nikka
Hokkaidō and MiyagiJapanSince 1934
Nikka is a Japanese spirits producer founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934. With two main production sites — Yoichi (Hokkaidō) and Miyagikyo (Miyagi/Sendai) — the company produces a range of whisky (single malt, blended and grain) and products like Nikka Coffey Gin that combine traditional techniques and Japanese botanicals.
- Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, a central figure in the history of Japanese whisky.
- Yoichi retains the historic use of coal-fired pot stills.
- Miyagikyo employs Coffey stills for grain production and offers a more 'lowland' style.
- Nikka Coffey Gin uses Japanese citrus and local spices such as sansho pepper.
Specialities
- Japanese whisky
- single malt
- blended whisky
- gin
- grain whisky
- traditional production and blending
The story
Masataka Taketsuru, trained in Scotland, founded the company (then Dai Nippon Kaju) in 1934 and completed the Yoichi distillery the same year. Later, in 1969, the Miyagikyo distillery near Sendai was opened. Over the years Nikka has developed ranges of single malts, blended and grain whiskies, establishing itself as one of the historic producers of Japanese whisky.
Distillation
Pot stills with direct coal heating (Yoichi) and Coffey column stills for grain whisky and some base distillates; use of continuous Coffey distillation to provide texture to the grain components.
Ageing
Aging in wooden casks with subsequent re-racking and 'marriage' in large warehouses to create blends and harmonize components.
Raw materials
- barley malt
- corn
- water
Representative products
- Nikka Yoichi Single Malt
- Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt
- Nikka From The Barrel
- Nikka Coffey Grain
- Nikka Coffey Malt
- Nikka Coffey Gin
- Nikka Taketsuru (Pure Malt)