Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Moscatel Finish 2017
Peated Single Malt
Nikka // Japan
RARE
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Cost
Released on September 26th, 2017, this expression by the great Yoichi distillery was finished in Moscatel casks, a type of Portuguese fortified wine. Exclusive to Japan, 1,500 bottles were released, with only 500 available for retail. The rest were distributed via wholesalers, to bars and establishments across the country.
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ageNAS
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abv46.0
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Peated Single Malt100% malted barley from a single distillery. Dried with peat.
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Cask TypeFinished in ex-Moscatel wine cask
Tasting Notes
"The traditional Yoichi character is there. Peaty and powerful, complemented by herbal honey, mango, and pineapple on the nose and palate, a great balance is achieved. The finish is long, delivering intense bitterness, oak, and smoke."
Reviewed by
George Koutsakis