Nikka Yoichi Aromatic Yeast (2022 Release)

Right ar the top there’s something

Similar to standard yoichi but actually a bit lighter and sweeter

Spicy up front, sweet on finish, so nice, very good

I liked this one

Has lots of elements from the ginjo sake like batch I tried a month ago in a more gentle and balanced way. Nose: Honey, Smoke, Melons, Lychees, Lemon Meringue Pie, Salted Caramel, Green Tea, White Chocolate, Grapefruit Palate: Melons, Lychees, Honey, Pears, Strawberries, Minerals, Seaweed, Bubble Gum, Figs, Walnuts, Brown Sugar, Butterscotch, Salted Caramel, Green Apples Finish: Minerals, Melons, Smoke, Pears, Mocha, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Butterscotch, Coal, Mocha, Lychees

A soft and meek nose, with elements of banana, apple, and melon topped with a patina of burnt peat smoke. The opening tasting reveals sweetness of demerara sugar, fresh pear, and fennel gently touched with black pepper. The finish ends on a floral note with some sake-like yeastiness. In summary, a light, delicate and not too smoke forward whiskey that is quite delicate. An interesting and entirely characteristic blend for NIKKA.