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Nikka Yoichi Non-Peated (2021 Release)
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Nikka Yoichi Non-Peated (2021 Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Japan No age statement 47% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector Top 11% of whiskey
13 reviews raw average 4.21
95 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

This release is one of the first two of the "Nikka Discovery" series for the US market. The series explores techniques that have been honed by Nikka since it was founded in 1934, leading up to its 90th anniversary in 2024. This expression explores the possibilities of releasing a non-peated whisky from the distillery, historically known for its peated whiskies. It is non chill-filtered and bottled at 47% ABV, with 20,000 bottles available as of November, 2021.

How it tastes

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

Fruity 70
Spicy 65
Sweet 60
Floral 60
Rich 55
Full Bodied 55
Tart 35
Oily 30

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 7 parsed reviews.

worldwhiskies95 5.0

Very interesting with fresh banana, pear, honey, raisin, apricot, chocolate, and sandalwood notes countered by the salty coastal influence. Nose: Bananas, Pears, Honey, Cinnamon, Apricots, Sandalwood, Golden Syrup, Raisins, Peaches, Green Tea, Bubble Gum Palate: Honey, Pears, Coal, Raisins, Figs, Dark Chocolate, Bananas, Coconuts, Apple Pie, Sandalwood, Peaches, Hickory Smoke, Vanilla, Mackerels Finish: White Chocolate, Coal, Grilled Bananas, Pears, Sultanas, Apricots, Golden Syrup, Salted Cod, Mackerels, Sandalwood, Walnuts

GoodSpiritsNews 5.0

A beautfully evocative nose of oak, malt and plum. This carries through on the palate, which has a very fruit forward character. Sometimes black cherry, strawberry, green apple or plum notes shine in the spirit. The finish is quite long with a luscious finality. A masterful blend.

Websurfinmurf 4.5

Reminds me of Yamazaki 18, without the finish. Nose is sweet, with a little honey. Initial hit is light, delicate, some carmel, citrus, reminds me of nikka coffee.

RyanPermaul 3.8

Tom had the Miya Non-Peated. Honestly nothing to write home about, not worth the higher price

ddkkpp 3.5

Sweet, alcohol-ish nose. Fruity palate, medium spice, fresh feeling medium length finish

C J Whittaker 4.5

Very good, long finish.

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