Nikka Whisky Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700mL

Step into the birthplace of Nikka with Yoichi Single Malt. This exceptional expression comes straight from the coastal shores of Hokkaido, home to Nikka’s first distillery established in 1934. When visionary founder Masataka Taketsuru returned from Scotland after learning the secrets of whisky-making, he refused to compromise on geography. He chose Yoichi because its clean air, cold climate, and local peat bogs perfectly captured the spirit of the Scottish Highlands. Today, Yoichi remains one of the few distilleries in the world to fire its pot stills with natural coal, instilling a signature heavy, oily, and subtly smoky character. On the palate, it masterfully balances this robust peatiness with bright fruits and a whisper of salty sea spray—making it an absolute essential for any serious collector.