Nikka Yoichi Single Malt: Japanese Whisky Tasting & Food Pairing, Review #76 HD

NIKKA YOICHI THE NIKKA BRAND Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru after which the first Nikka whisky was launched in 1940. Nikka is owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling Co with it’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co owns several whisky related facilities including the Yoichi distillery, established in 1934, the Miyagikyo distillery, est in 1969 and the Ben Nevis distillery in Scotland. THIS WHISKY It is a No Age Statement single malt produced at Yoichi distillery. Matured in ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry and other casks ABV 43% 500 ml bottle COLOUR Golden Copper NOSE Fruit, pastry, oak, light peat smoke, earthy, citrus chocolate, vanilla, nuts TASTE Fresh, fruit, peat smoke, oak spices, vanilla, caramel, sherry, salty, honey, malty FINISH Salty, oak spices, hint of sweet fruit, peppery, dry WITH WATER Nose: fruit candy Taste: creamy honey and pepper SUMMARY Honeyed peat smoke with peppery balance I prefer the age statements Yoichi whiskies PRICE: … $80 … £75 … R800 (South Africa) FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS Seafood or tempura prawn with sweet chili sauce or mature cheese on crackers To comply with Google Adsense policy this video is an independent and unbiased whisky review based on personal opinion only. It is not an advertisement to sell the product.