Nikka Yoichi 2000's

Has interesting Japanese spice, smokiness, and some sherry influence. Nose: Raisins, Salted Honey, Cherries, Apricots, Caramel, Sakura, Barbecue Pork Ribs, Sweet and Sour Soup Palate: Iodine, Vanilla, Honey, Almonds, Plums, Ginger, Sandalwood, Orange Peels, Peaches, Salted Caramel Finish: Raisins, Honey, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Cherries

Good whiskey. Preferred it with a large cube of ice. Not as good as the 1990’s and definitely not as good as the Yoichi 15

Apple, Lychee, Cream, Honey

Nose: woody with slight brine notes. Some butteriness and pepper. Palate: strong brine, with Peat. Complex flavours with the oakiness, butteriness and brine. Then gives way to a peppery finish.

Very expressive whisky from Yoichi. Floral and fruity with rich finish.

Tried in Nikka Distiller, Youichi in 2018 June.