Brand
Nikka Coffey
Nikka Coffey is the line of distillates from the Nikka group that uses characteristic Coffey-type stills to produce whisky expressions, as well as gin and vodka. The Coffey range includes products such as Coffey Grain, Coffey Malt, Coffey Gin and Coffey Vodka.
- Japan
- 1 product
The story
The 'Coffey' line was created within Nikka's portfolio as a development of production experience with the so-called Coffey stills; after the success of Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt, Coffey Gin and Coffey Vodka were added in 2017 to extend the use of Coffey columns to other spirits.
Production philosophy
Combining the technical features of Coffey stills with Nikka's skills and techniques: the approach favors spirits with a smooth texture and defined aroma, achieved by blending distillation expertise and the company's blending capabilities.
Territory
Japan
Production method
Coffey products are based on the use of Coffey stills (continuous/column still). For Nikka Coffey Vodka, corn and barley are distilled separately in multiple batches with slight differences in strength and profile; the batches are then skillfully blended and refined by filtration through white birch charcoal.
Distillation
Distillation in Coffey columns (continuous/column still); blending of separate batches; (for vodka) filtration through white birch charcoal.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- Categories
- vodka
- gin
- grain whisky
- column-distilled malt whisky (Coffey)
- Japanese whisky
- Raw materials
- corn
- barley
- Representative products
- Nikka Coffey Vodka 70cl
- Nikka Coffey Gin
- Nikka Coffey Grain
- Nikka Coffey Malt
What makes it distinctive
- Range developed around the use of Coffey stills
- Coffey Gin and Coffey Vodka introduced as range extensions in 2017
- For the vodka: use of corn and barley distilled separately and a final blend finished by filtration through white birch charcoal