Nikka
ニッカ
Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. (Asahi Group)
Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the "Father of Japanese Whisky," who trained at several Scottish distilleries and brought whisky making knowledge to Japan. Nikka operates two distilleries with distinctly different characters: Yoichi in Hokkaido (robust, peaty, maritime) and Miyagikyo in Sendai (elegant, fruity, floral). The company also owns Ben Nevis distillery in Scotland. Nikka is widely considered the connoisseur's choice in Japanese whisky, favored by enthusiasts who appreciate their more complex, less polished style compared to Suntory's refined elegance. Now owned by the Asahi Group, Nikka produces everything from the hugely popular Nikka From The Barrel to highly sought after single cask releases.
Masataka Taketsuru's story is one of the great romantic tales in spirits history. In 1918, he traveled to Scotland to study organic chemistry and apprenticed at several distilleries. He married Rita Cowan, a Scottish woman, and returned to Japan with both a wife and encyclopedic whisky making knowledge. He first worked for Suntory at Yamazaki before leaving to establish his own distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, chosen for its climate and geography reminiscent of Scotland. The Yoichi distillery, with its coal fired pot stills (among the last in the world), produces a bold, characterful whisky that stands apart in the Japanese landscape. Nikka's second distillery, Miyagikyo, opened in 1969 in the lush Miyagi prefecture to provide a lighter, more delicate counterpoint to Yoichi. This dual distillery approach gives Nikka's blenders an enormous palette to work with, most famously showcased in Nikka From The Barrel, a blend of malt and grain whiskies bottled at 51.4% ABV that has become arguably the best value proposition in Japanese whisky globally. The Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt expressions, distilled on Nikka's original 1963 Coffey (continuous column) stills, have earned cult followings for their distinctive sweetness and character. Nikka's reputation in the enthusiast community is arguably stronger than Suntory's, with fans praising their commitment to flavor over marketing polish.
Whiskies by Nikka
Nikka From The Barrel
Blended · $50 – $100
51.4% ABV
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Blended · Under $50
51.4% ABV
Yoichi Single Malt
Single Malt · $50 – $100
45% ABV
Taketsuru Pure Malt
Blended Malt · $50 – $100
43% ABV
Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky
Grain · $50 – $100
45% ABV
Miyagikyo Single Malt
Single Malt · $50 – $100
45% ABV
Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky
Grain · $50 – $100
45% ABV
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Nikka Frontier
Blended · Under $50
48% ABV
Nikka Discovery Series The Grain
Grain · $100 – $250
48% ABV
Yoichi 15 Year Old
Single Malt · $500+
45% ABV · 15 yrs
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Single Malt · $100 – $250
47% ABV
Nikka Days
Blended · Under $50
40% ABV
Nikka Session
Blended Malt · $50 – $100
43% ABV
Nikka Tailored
Blended · $50 – $100
43% ABV
Black Nikka Rich Blend
Blended · Under $50
40% ABV
Super Nikka
Blended · Under $50
43% ABV
Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage
blend
51.4% ABV
Nikka Pure Malt Red
Blended Malt
43% ABV
Yoichi 10 Year Old
Single Malt
45% ABV · 10 yrs
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Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Pack
blend
51.4% ABV
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 2020
Blended Malt
43% ABV
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Nikka Nine Decades
blend
48% ABV
Yoichi 12 Year Old
Single Malt
45% ABV · 12 yrs
Nikka Black Special Blended Whisky
Blended
Nikka Gg Gold Gold Samurai Edition Blended Whisky
Blended
Nikka The Nikka 12 Year Old Premium Blended Whisky
Blended
Nikka Coffey Gin
Blended
Nikka Black Clear Blended Japanese Whisky
Blended
Nikka Miyagikyo 90Th Anniversary Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Coffey Malt 90Th Anniversary Whisky
Blended
Nikka Discovery Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo Rum Wood Finish Single Malt Whisky No Box
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo Fruity Rich Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Taketsuru Pure 21 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky With Box
Blended Malt
Nikka Yoichi 90Th Anniversary Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi Woody Vanillic Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Black Night Cruise Deep Blend Whisky
Blended
Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky No Box
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage 40Th Anniversary Limited Edition Japanese Whisky
Blended
Nikka Pure Malt Black Blended Malt Whisky
Blended Malt
Nikka Yoichi Miyagikyo Rum Wood Finish Single Malt Whisky Box Set
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Black Deep Blend Whisky
Blended
Nikka Super Session Triad Blended Whisky
Blended
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky
Blended Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo 1980S Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky
Blended Malt
Nikka Yoichi 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky No Box
Single Malt
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt White Label Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
Blended Malt
Nikka Discovery Yoichi Non Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky No Box
Blended Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo 50Th Anniversary Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky No Box
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi 1980S Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Kingsland Premier Blended Whisky
Blended
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 25 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky
Blended Malt
Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Older Discontinued Bottling
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi Apple Brandy Wood Finish Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka All Malt Whisky
Blended
Nikka Discovery Yoichi Aromatic Yeast Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo Single Cask Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Nine Decades 90Th Anniversary Limited Edition Japanese Whisky
Blended
Nikka Miyagikyo Single Cask Single Malt Whisky No Box
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Discovery Miyagikyo Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi 20 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Old Style Box
Single Malt
Nikka Miyagikyo Bourbon Wood Finish Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Super Rare Old Blended Whisky
Blended
Nikka Yoichi 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Older Style Box
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi 20 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Coffey Vodka
Blended
Nikka Black Extra Sherry Rich Blend Whisky
Blended
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky
Blended Malt
Nikka Yoichi 2000S Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Yoichi 2000 Anniversary Blend Ltd Edition 20 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Sendai 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt
Nikka Taketsuru Pure 21 Year Old Non Chill Filtered 80Th Anniversary Blended No Box
Blended
Black Nikka The Cold
Blended · $100 – $250
Black Nikka Whisky Deluxe Gift Set
Blended · $250 – $500
Black Nikka Whisky with Carrying Case
Blended · $250 – $500
Blend of Nikka Whisky 1990 - Horse Edition
Blended · $250 – $500
Bunkamura Nikka Special Selection
Blended · $250 – $500
Dekanta Holiday Tasting Set #1
Blended · $100 – $250
Hi Nikka Mild Blended Whisky
Blended · $50 – $100
Hi Nikka Whisky Deluxe
Blended · $50 – $100
Hisa Kinzoku 100th Anniversary
Blended · $100 – $250
Japanese Whisky Miniature Gift Set (7 Bottles)
Blended · $250 – $500
Kingsland Potstill of Nikka (Old Version)
Blended · $100 – $250
New Kingsland Ring Bottle 1984
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka "Alambic" X.O Deluxe
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka "The Yokohama" Original Blended Whisky
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka 10 Year Old Single Cask #49461
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka 12 Year Old Sample Bottle (Miniature)
Blended · budget
Nikka 17 Year Old Well Aging Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka 35 Year Old
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka 6 Barrel Whisky Set -
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka 70th Anniversary Set (4 bottles)
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Arita Yaki Malt & Grain Ceramic Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Bear Mini Bottle Dekanta Set
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Black Aged 8 Years
Blended · $50 – $100
Nikka Black and Night Cruise Set with Glass
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Black Blender's Spirit 60th Anniversary
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Blackboard Story Whisky
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Cask Strength 16 Year Old
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Ceramic Bottle - Sailing Boat
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Daimaru 270 Years Commemorative Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Date
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka G & G Armor Knight Samurai Asuhara Set (3 bottles)
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka G & G Whisky Military Commander
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka G & G Whisky with American Football Bottle Holder
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka G & G with Bear Stand
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka G&G Hokkaido Travel Series
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka G&G SAPPORO'72 Olympic with Knight Cover
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka G&G Whisky Osaka Chikujo 400 Years
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka G&G Whisky Warlord Armor Figure Bottle Set
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Grand Age "SAX"
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka King Of Blenders Whisky
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Kingsland Premiere Porcelain
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Koshu The Premium Whisky
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Koshu Whisky Gold
Blended · $50 – $100
NIKKA Le Club GINZA
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Malt 100 Whisky
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Mild Air Self Defense Force Label Bottle
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Mild & Smooth Whisky Bear
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Mild Whisky & Apple Wine Gift Set
Blended · $50 – $100
Nikka Otake Onsen Club & Ben Nevis Highland Set
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Potstill Shape Bottle - No Box
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Pure Malt Kitagenshu 15 Year Old
Blended Malt · $250 – $500
Nikka Pure Malt White No Age Gift Pack
Blended Malt · $100 – $250
Nikka Rye & Corn Base Set
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Single Cask 1996
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Single Cask 20 Year Old "Nippon Maru"
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Single Cask 2003
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Single Cask 4 Bottles Set Final Version
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Single Cask Malt 15 Year Old Whisky
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Six Pillar Box
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Special Age Daimaru - No Box
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Taketsuru "Love" Ceramic Old Whisky
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old Final Product Miniature Whisky Set
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old Set with Glass
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old 80th Anniversary Port Wood Finish Whisky
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old ISC 2009 Commemorative Label Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Taketsuru Rock Glass & Cracker Set
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka The 60th Anniversary Est. 1934
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka the Grain Whisky 2023
Grain · $250 – $500
Nikka The Taketsuru Blend G&G
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Tsuru non-age miniature
Blended · budget
Nikka Tsuru White Ceramic Bottle NAS
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky "Crane" Slim Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky "EZO FOX"
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky 12 Year Old Set ‘My Blend Kit’ Blend Factory
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky 34 Years Old 1998
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Anniversary Malt 20 Year Old Gift Set
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Antique-Mikado
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Barrel Shape Ceramic Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Cask 720CC
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Celebrating Taketsuru 100th Anniversary
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Ceramic Bottle 1989 Released
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Deluxe Mark Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Designer's Bottle 1988
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky For Tsukuba Expo 1985
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky G & G 1980 Hiroshima Toyo Carp Victory
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky Gift Set Very Finest Old Malt Whisky
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Gold & Gold 1 Box With Glass Box 1 Chatelain XO
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Gold Barrel For Promulgation
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Kita Distillery
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Land Original Single Malt
Single Malt · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Land Set
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Miniatures Set (12 Bottles)
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Northland
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky Old G & G Gift Box
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky Pot Still Shape Bottle
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky Pure Malt 12 Year Old Square Bottle
Blended Malt · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Rare Old "HiHi"
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky Tarudashi Genshu 8 Year Old
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Tasting Set
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky Tsuru Aged 17 Years (50ml)
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky White Bear
Blended · $100 – $250
Nikka Whisky Wings Ceramic Old Whisky
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka White Ox Zodiac Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Wing Finest Matured Malt Whisky
Blended · $100 – $250
Old Nikka Sendai Distillery Completion Commemoration 3D Label Bottle
Blended · $250 – $500
Pomme D'or X.O Deluxe Fukagawa
Blended · $250 – $500
Rare Old Gold Nikka Whisky
Blended · $100 – $250
Rare Super Old Premium "The Sheep"
Blended · $100 – $250
Taketsuru 17 Year Old 80th Anniversary Whisky (WWA2014 Label)
Blended · $250 – $500
The Blend of Nikka Maltbase Whisky
Blended · $100 – $250
The Blend of Nikka Selection "Melody Gift"
Blended · $250 – $500
The Nikka Memories Collection
Blended · $250 – $500
Nikka Whisky Pure Malt 20 Years Old With Original Decanter
Blended Malt · $250 – $500