Yoichi Single Malt
余市 シングルモルト
About
The NAS single malt from Nikka's original Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido. Distilled using traditional direct coal fired pot stills, giving it a bold, peaty character often compared to Islay malts.
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Tasting Notes
Bold and peaty with notes of brine, smoked meat, dried fruits, and dark chocolate.
Full bodied with rich peat smoke, salted caramel, dark berries, coffee, and a firm malty backbone.
Long and smoky with lingering sea salt, dark fruit, and warming spices.
What People Are Saying
The Yoichi NAS is praised on Reddit for its lovely smoke character and well balanced profile. Reviewers describe it as "maritime and smokey" with notes reminiscent of Hokkaido's rugged coastal environment. Common sentiment: "smoke in here is really lovely" and "really well balanced." The main criticism is that without an age statement, it can be "a bit too mild" compared to the legendary (and discontinued) Yoichi age statement expressions. At 45% ABV, it offers more punch than many Japanese NAS whiskies. Often recommended alongside Miyagikyo as a pair to understand Nikka's two distillery styles.
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How to Enjoy
neat, rocks
