Whisky The Grain Discovery 70cl - Nikka

Nikka

Format: 70 cl

-18%


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Technical information
Producer Nikka
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Sweet, vanilla, dried fruit
Ingredients Barley, corn, rye
Format 70 cl
Gradation 48.0%
Type of cask American oak barrels
Aging Minimum 3 years
Distillation method Continuous column
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or water
Whisky The Grain Discovery by Nikka represents an excellent example of Japanese mastery in the production of grain whisky. Made with a careful selection of barley and corn, this distillate stands out for its soft and enveloping texture, the result of skillful distillation and balanced aging. Coming from one of Japan’s less traditional but emerging wine regions, it expresses a unique character, where delicate sweet notes of vanilla and toasted grains blend with light hints of dried fruit and malt.

The aging takes place in oak barrels, which provide structure and complexity, without ever overpowering the purity of the base aromas. On the nose, hints of honey, caramel, and a touch of light spices appear, while on the palate it is delicate and harmonious, with a smooth finish inviting a second sip. It is excellent as a whisky for meditation or paired with dishes of delicate Japanese cuisine, sashimi, or not overly aged cheeses, enhancing the freshness of the ingredients without overshadowing their flavors. An aromatic journey that transports the enthusiast to the heart of Japanese tradition, reinterpreted with modern balance and refinement.
Producer

Nikka

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Nikka.

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.
Japanese whisky single malt blended whisky gin grain whisky traditional production and blending
Country Japan
Region Hokkaidō and Miyagi
Founded 1934

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)

Official Awards

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