Rather than the palate showing a slow procession of flavors along the tongue, this is a layered whisky coal-like, oily, and richly fruited with a distinct saltiness on the sides, ably demonstrating that Japan has almost as much variety on offer as scotch. No age for this one: it’s a blend of single malts from different years. Water dampens the personality too much for me best have it full-on and uncompromising. A product of the famous Yoichi distillery, built in 1934, this characterful single malt is known for its agreeable peaty notes and a charming smokiness which originates from direct coal-fired distillation. Costing 120, this spirit is on the pricier side given the our rating of it. I hate making comparisons between Japanese and Scotch single malt but if I was forced to, Yoichi reminds me most of Spring bank (edging into Longrow). Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 15 Year Old ranks 9th overall in Japanese Whisky. Deep and rich with a distinct oiliness - somewhere between linseed and cod liver - there’s also plenty of smoke in the mix as well, and a little hint of black olives in brine with ripe apples lurking behind. "Nikka’s first distillery is located in the eponymous town on the western coast of Hokkaido.
Yoichi single malt has pleasant peaty notes and smokiness originating from the traditional direct coal-fired distillation as well as a briny hint delivered by the sea breeze during the aging process. The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose Yoichi in Hokkaido because of the similar environmental conditions to Scotland, where he learned whisky making. Whilst Yoichi Single Malt is quite a straight-forward whisky, it’s a well-made one that demonstrates good balance and is evocatively coastal. Promoting agent Corporation Bella Vita International. It is a highly respected producer, and in 2008 the 20 Year Old won Worlds Best Single Malt in the 2008 World Whiskies Awards. Country Japan Degree of alcohol 45 Color Amber Size 700 ml Producer Nikka Whisky Distilling CO. It has a suggested retail price of 175 at select retailers. Yoichi is a malt whisky distillery in northern Japan, owned by whisky distillery company Nikka. Depending on your perspective, you might consider Miyagikyo a great deal or overpriced. But this could certainly increaseand fast. Right now (early 2022), the 100 price point is common. This is a single malt from the Yoichi distillery, Nikka's first distillery built in 1934. Nikka Whisky Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old clocks in at 45 ABV and is available in limited quantities, released annually. The price range of Nikka Miyagikyo 750ml at retail shops in the US is around 80 to 130 pre-tax.
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