Nikka Coffey Vodka (75cl, 40%)

Nikka Coffey Vodka is a Japanese vodka distilled from corn and barley using Coffey column stills. It is produced at the Miyagikyo Distillery in Miyagi Prefecture by Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru. The Coffey stills were imported from Scotland in 1963. Corn and barley are distilled separately into multiple batches, then blended and refined through white birch charcoal filtration. It was named Best Japanese Varietal at the 2020 World Vodka Awards. The nose has floral notes, malted barley, ripe apricot, white peach, licorice and anise. The palate is soft and full, with milky texture, sweet corn, cereal grain, citrus and vanilla. The finish is clean and velvety, with malted barley, sweet corn and apricot.