What whiskys would I compare to Nikka Coffey Grain? Definitely the Chita Single Grain. Outside of Japan, probably the Teeling Single Grain, and maybe the Glendalough Double Barrell Single Grain. In the US, perhaps Hudson Baby Bourbon or Balcones Baby Blue. I generally like corn heavy grain whiskeys, including all of the ones listed above. But for my palate, the Coffey Grain stands head and shoulders above all of them. While enjoyable, the other whiskeys tend towards being less complex and having a somewhat harsh alcohol bite. Not so the Nikka. It has a more muted vanilla note that is well balanced with some lighter fruits - a note of orange and a tropical fruit that I can't place. Overall, it is smooth and quite full for a grain. The going rate for a bottle in my area is about $60. While that probably includes a bit of a Japanese Whisky markup (maybe 20-25% in this case?) I find the Coffey grain to be very enjoyable and I intend to keep it in stock in my home collection.