Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Single Malt (2023 Release)

Solid deink, sweetish, palatable

Just love this one. Still the pear characteristic of standard yoichi. Bit more sweetness and depth. But still not certain i like this better than standard yoichi, which has a tad bit more “character”

Nose: spiky, acetone, smoke, herbal, dust Palate: spicy, little bit of caramel, vanilla, wood, peat, briny Finish: oaky, bitterness, ginger, honey, peat smoke, tobacco, salt

Think i liked this more than the old 10. The old 10 had strange mushroom funk while this one is brighter and bolder. Nose: Bananas, Marshmallows, Caramel, Apricots, Vanilla, Almonds, Cherries, Brown Sugar, Sakura, Yellow Plums, Quince Pears Palate: Bananas, Bubble Gum, Canteloupes, Smoke, Vanilla, Strawberries, Lavender, Cherries, Honey Finish: Bananas, Apricots, Vanilla, Marshmallows, Bubble Gum, Smoke

Very similar to standard yoichi but with a little more sweetness, body, richness. However it gives up a little of the light refreshingness

Light, yet evocative malt driven nose, with a touch of peat. Lovely entry on the palate, with a fruity, sweet and crisp character. Quite smooth and round on the tongue. As the journey progresses, more shy notes of sandalwood, whole wheat toast, pastry crust and mild pepper arrive. A semi-long finish, ending on a dry, piquant note. Overall, this is an excellent beginning to a new annual series for Nikka.