Nikka (Yoichi)
Expert Score
86
/ 100
Excellent — highly recommended.
Based on production quality, age maturation, and sensory complexity.
4.3
Community Favorite
Based on 198 community ratings
Age
NAS
Strength
43.00% ABV
Cask
Various
Size
700ml
The Story
A blended malt honouring Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. Yoichi and Miyagikyo married in harmony.
Tasting Notes
"Balanced fruit, gentle peat, and honey. Harmonious and nuanced with orchard fruit, smoke, and a medium finish."
Flavor Profile
Smoky
Vanilla
Fruity
Honey
Community Reviews
What enthusiasts are saying about this dram.
0 Reviews
Be the first to review this exceptional whisky.
Similar Whiskies
Hand-picked recommendations with similar flavor profiles.
4.30 ★
Single Malt Scotch
Scotland
Strathisla 18 Year Old (Independent)
Age
18Y
ABV
50.2%
Cask
Refill Hogshead
Vanilla
Fruity
4.20 ★
Blended Malt
Scotland
Douglas Laing Scallywag
Age
NAS
ABV
46.0%
Cask
Sherry Cask Vatting
Sherry
Spicy
4.40 ★
Single Malt Scotch
Scotland
Kilchoman Sanaig
Age
NAS
ABV
46.0%
Cask
Oloroso Sherry (70%) & Bourbon (30%)
Smoky
Peaty
4.50 ★
Single Pot Still
Ireland
Green Spot Château Montelena
Age
NAS
ABV
46.0%
Cask
Bourbon, Sherry & Zinfandel
Spicy
Fruity