Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old

Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old embodies the pioneering spirit of Masataka Taketsuru, the ‘grandfather’ of Japanese whisky, who honed his craft after studying chemistry at the University of Glasgow and apprenticing in Speyside. Established in 1934 on the northern island of Hokkaido – a landscape deliberately chosen for its Scottish similarities – the Yoichi distillery draws water from the adjacent river, inspiring its name and character. This 10-year-old expression, distilled using direct-fired stills and a worm tub condenser, delivers a robust and richly flavored whisky. Expect a meaty depth with a character reminiscent of the windswept Hokkaido coast, a testament to Taketsuru’s ambition to capture a truly unique taste of place.