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Nikka Yoichi Aromatic Yeast (2022 Release)
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Nikka Yoichi Aromatic Yeast (2022 Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Japan No age statement 48% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector
8 reviews raw average 4.16
90 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

First launched in 2021, Nikka's limited edition Discovery Series explores various whisky-making production techniques the brand has practiced over the years. For 2022 Nikka has released a pair of whiskies which focuses on the unique aromas generated by yeast from their two distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo. Each whisky is made using rare, experimental batches from its culture collection. Yoichi Aromatic Yeast is bottled without chill-filtration at 48% ABV. Just 2,640 bottles of both expressions are available in the US beginning October 24, 2022. (SRP $274.99)

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Spicy 60
Sweet 60
Rich 50
Full Bodied 50
Fruity 35
Tart 30
Herbal 25
Oily 20

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 6 parsed reviews.

worldwhiskies95 5.0

Has lots of elements from the ginjo sake like batch I tried a month ago in a more gentle and balanced way. Nose: Honey, Smoke, Melons, Lychees, Lemon Meringue Pie, Salted Caramel, Green Tea, White Chocolate, Grapefruit Palate: Melons, Lychees, Honey, Pears, Strawberries, Minerals, Seaweed, Bubble Gum, Figs, Walnuts, Brown Sugar, Butterscotch, Salted Caramel, Green Apples Finish: Minerals, Melons, Smoke, Pears, Mocha, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Butterscotch, Coal, Mocha, Lychees

GoodSpiritsNews 4.5

A soft and meek nose, with elements of banana, apple, and melon topped with a patina of burnt peat smoke. The opening tasting reveals sweetness of demerara sugar, fresh pear, and fennel gently touched with black pepper. The finish ends on a floral note with some sake-like yeastiness. In summary, a light, delicate and not too smoke forward whiskey that is quite delicate. An interesting and entirely characteristic blend for NIKKA.

whiskyBoyWheatRidge 3.5

Similar to standard yoichi but actually a bit lighter and sweeter

ddkkpp 3.5

Spicy up front, sweet on finish, so nice, very good

RyanPermaul 3.8

Right ar the top there’s something

ddkkpp 3.8

I liked this one

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