Nikka Yoichi 20 years old Single Malt Japanese Whisky

We've successfully procured a selection of older bottlings from the esteemed Nikka distillery, Japan's second-largest whisky producer after Suntory. Currently under the ownership of the Asahi brewery, the distillery was initially established by Masataka Taketsuru. In 1934, he constructed the Yoichi distillery after a two-year sojourn in Scotland studying the intricacies of distillation. Notably, Taketsuru also contributed to the creation of the renowned 'Yamazaki' distillery in Kyoto for Suntory, a venture he managed for a decade.

Famed for its production of robust, peaty, and distinctly masculine malts, Yoichi consistently delivers remarkable expressions. These whiskies derive their unique aroma and robust character from the direct-heating distillation method employed. Here, the pot stills are heated using finely powdered natural coal - a traditional technique that has largely faded from modern practice, even in Scotland.