Whisky Yoichi Discovery Non Peated 70cl - Nikka

Nikka

Format: 70 cl

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236,36 €
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Technical information
Producer Nikka
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of fresh fruit, malt, slightly smoky
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 47.0%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging Minimum 3 years
Distillation method Continuous and batch distillation
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Cold filtration
Color Light amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Whisky Yoichi Discovery Non Peated from the Nikka distillery, located on the island of Hokkaido, represents a refined example of Japanese tradition in the world of single malts. This whisky is characterized by the absence of peat, which allows the enhancement of more delicate and clean aromatic profiles, far from the smoky influences typical of peated whiskies.

The careful selection of malts, combined with a distillation process in traditional stills reminiscent of Scottish ones, gives the Yoichi Discovery a balanced and smooth character, with fresh and floral notes intertwined with slightly fruity hints and a delicate minerality. The aging takes place in oak barrels that enrich the distillate with gentle nuances of vanilla and sweet spices.

This whisky stands out for its lightness and refinement, ideal as an introduction for those wishing to approach Japanese single malts without the aggressive complexity of peatiness. Perfect neat or with a splash of water to release further aromatic nuances, it pairs excellently with delicate dishes such as raw fish or fresh cheeses, enhancing its surprising territorial elegance.
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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