New from Nikka

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The Whisky Company
June 18, 2024

Hello

Nikka Distillery in Japan has always produced a wide range of great whiskies, including their core Yoichi and Miyagikyo releases, but today we’ve got some variations to these great whiskies you might be interested in.

Also, our Signatory Vintage Sale is still running with some great bottling still available, find the links at the bottom of this email.

Nikka Distillery, founded by Masataka Taketsuru, is a cornerstone of Japanese whisky craftsmanship and tradition. Established in 1934, Nikka was born from Taketsuru's ambition to create authentic Scotch-style whisky in Japan. Taketsuru, who studied the art of whisky making in Scotland, brought back not only knowledge but also a Scottish wife, Rita, to Hokkaido, where he founded the Yoichi Distillery. This location was chosen for its climate and terrain similarities to Scotland, ideal for producing whisky with a distinctive character.

Nikka expanded with the opening of the Miyagikyo Distillery in 1969, located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. This facility complements Yoichi's offerings by producing whisky with a softer, more delicate profile, using pot stills designed by Taketsuru himself. Both distilleries continue to uphold Taketsuru's legacy of craftsmanship, combining traditional Scottish techniques with Japanese precision and innovation.

The whiskies produced at Nikka Distillery are celebrated worldwide for their exceptional quality and diverse flavour profiles. From the rich, peaty expressions of Yoichi to the elegant, fruity notes of Miyagikyo, Nikka whiskies cater to a wide range of palates and preferences. Each expression undergoes meticulous aging in a variety of cask types, including ex-bourbon, sherry, and Japanese oak, contributing to the complexity and depth for which Nikka whiskies are renowned.

Beyond whisky, Nikka Distillery also produces a range of other spirits, including gin, vodka, and brandy, all crafted with the same dedication to quality and attention to detail. Nikka's commitment to excellence has earned it numerous awards and accolades, solidifying its reputation as one of Japan's foremost distilleries and a global leader in the whisky industry.

$360

Utilising their experience of using and experimenting with various different yeast strains, Nikka fermented this batch of whisky at a low temperature for a particularly estery character said to be akin to a fine daiginjo sake.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet with a light spice and lingering notes of barley, vanilla and coconut.

Palate: Strong barley up front, followed by stone fruits and sweet honey.

Finish: Long lasting slightly spicy finish.

$360

Utilising their experience of using and experimenting with various different yeast strains, Nikka fermented this batch of whisky at a low temperature for a particularly estery character said to be akin to a fine daiginjo sake.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Orchard fruits, floral notes and coconut with a constant peat presence.

Palate: Barley and salty peat. More floral fruit comes through.

Finish: More fruit on this smooth medium finish.

$360

Produced at Nikka’s Yoichi distillery located on Japan’s northern most island, Hokkaido. The location of the distillery was chosen for its elevation and cool climate, proximity to a forest for access to wood for barrels, and a high quality water source nearby.

The Yoichi 10 Year Old is full of fruit and sweet spice, thanks to bourbon , new oak, and sherry cask maturation.

$360

One of two releases launched in late 2021 as part of the Nikka Discovery series, the Miyagikyo Peated single malt is made using peated malts, showing off the distillery’s smoky side of things. A brilliant Japanese whisky that is well worth exploring for enthusiasts.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Strong pronounced peat, balanced with lighter fruity notes.

Palate: Mild honey and floral notes lead a softer peat with a more ashy note.

Finish: Long balanced finish, slight fruity notes.

All of our Signatory Vintage stock is still on sale until the end of the month!
Some have sold out, but there is still a lot available at great prices!

Like the Unnamed Speyside 2009 Aged 13 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Un-Chillfiltered Collection By Signatory Vintage (700ml)

It’s an Edrington bottling. They only have two distillery's in Speyside. Glenrothes and Macallan. They are allowed to use the Glenrothes name on the bottle so that ultimately leaves one distillery it could be!

Aged 13 years and it’s only $104