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Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky
This single malt whisky from the Yoichi distillery, stored and matured for 10 years or more, is characterized by a festive nose reminiscent of fruit and a smooth, velvety palate.
SKU: EDV02YOI Categories: Japanese, Single Malt Whisky, Whiskey
Masataka Taketsuru, seen as the father of Japanese whisky, was born in 1894 into a family that had been sake producers since 1733. After training as a chemist, he was hired by an Osaka-based company, Settsu Shuzo, which was planning to produce a Japanese whisky. The young Taketsuru was therefore sent to Scotland in 1919 in order to acquire the necessary technical knowledge and a minimum of experience. He studied at Glasgow University, also learning about the art of blending and distilling. He quickly became passionate about this Celtic spirit, and decided to devote his life to it. His dream was to create a malt distillery in Japan. When he returned to Japan in 1920, he realised that the project for which he had been recruited was not going to see the light of day. And, following the 1922 stock market crash, he lost his job. A year later, he joined the Kotobukiya group, for which he built a distillery close to Kyoto. This is how he became the father of the very first Japanese whisky in 1924.
Amber with highlights of old gold. The nose is firm. Marked by by burnt wood and spices (pepper). Fruity (apple and apricot), against a background of malted barley and minty freshness. The palate is round and rich in vanilla in notes. Heady flowers (iris and lavender). A perfectly integrated woody character transcends the fruitiness (apricot and raisins). The finish is long and complex, revealing a remarkable balance between woody, floral and fruity notes.
Grower: Nikka
Style: Rich and Floral
Appellation: Sendai
Spirit Type : Single Malt
Signature Cocktail – Gion
2oz Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky
1/4oz Campari
2oz pomegranate juice
1/4oz Bols crème de cassis
1/4oz fresh lemon juice
1. Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish.
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