The_Rev
Nikka Yoichi 10 Year
Single Malt — Japan
Reviewed
November 30, 2015 (edited October 23, 2016)
First impression on the nose - FRUITY. Summer fruit like peaches or nectarines come to the forefront, with some honey and vanilla. Spicy notes on the palate, along with floral notes and honey, with the peach coming in at the very end and lingering on the tongue. Initially I didn't get any of the smoke, but after a few sips, it made itself known, though its still fairly light.
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I got lucky; my whisky Advent calendar last year from Master of Malt included a sample of this. It's a shame that pricey, hit-or-miss NAS is the norm for Japanese whiskies right now; I'd rather spend my money on other, better, ideally more transparent options.
Such a shame Nikka abandoned all Single Malts with an age statement... I would have loved to try some of the Yoichi's and Miyagikyo's. But I am not supporting the trend towards poor quality NAS expressions for twice the price.