Nikka Yoichi 1988 20 Year Old

Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old

Colour is a fairly pale golden. Nose seems a little sweet and figgy. Very dusty and dry (like a sangiovese) with a hint of invert sugar. Like a molasses cookie. Finishes with a touch of fire and warmth in the back of the throat. Surprisingly delightful.

Score 76/100

Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old

Yochi produce what they consider to be a masculine whisky. The use of coal fired stills gives this whisky a more robust and confronting single malt then the sweeter more floral stuff i tended to expect from Japan. Good stuff * Nose: not what I expected from Japan. This is almost confronting, salt and peat arrive first (not unlike Talisker but...

Score 83/100

Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old

This is like velvet on the palate. Oily enough to create nice, soft velvet coating without being too oily. Creamy texture with good flavours – dark and sweet notes. "Like Some Velvet Morning" came to my mind when thinking about movies. Like the film, Yoichi 10 yrs is dark and mysterious. but obviously much better. Actually, "Like...

Score 90/100

Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Genshu "New Cask" #407481

sample from a friend Nose: Immediately on rich apple, vanilla, caramel. Light malt in the recess. Sweet cinnamon and other baking spices. In the deep background in orange zest and pith. There is even a kiss of sandalwood, dry and aromatic, almost incense. Something of baked pie crust with salt, butter, and cheese(!) for good measure. (with water)...

Score 91/100