Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old

Nikka Yoichi 12 Year Old

Well, Nikka has recently taken down their aged single malts across the board. This comes as Suntory also makes moves towards NAS releases. Seems the whole country is short on aged stock these days, and that’s sad news for those of us who love a good Japanese whisky. Today we’ve got a 12 year old Yoichi. While it has shot way up in price, it still...

Score 87/100

Nikka Yoichi 20 Year Old

So this was the last bottle I tasted (or that I have notes for, at least) on the Nikka stand. My writing has grown more spidery, and my taste buds seem to have reached the ability to discern great whisky, but not necessarily anything more useful. However, I know I like this stuff. My notes start with "Holy wow" on the nose. The same...

Score 90/100

Nikka Yoichi Sherry Wood Finish

Nikka is out of mature stocks of its award winning Yoichi and hence took all whisky with age statement of the market. Until they have stocks that have reached a respectable age again, we have to make do with NAS releases. This Yoichi was finished on sherry casks casks. Very aromatic yet straightforward nose on dark fruit (think plums, raisin and...

Score 88/100

Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old

This whisky is outstanding for a 10 year old. The smoke is perfect and not overpowering. On the Nose: Hint of freshly lit matchstick (which I much prefer over a smoky and earthy peat), vanilla, toffee, faint hint of sea salt, Enticing yet not overpowering. Makes me want to take a sip. On the Palate: mild smoke, sea salt, toffee, chocolate, fruity...

Score 88/100