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Produced In Japan
ABV 45%
Availability Year Round
Price $175.00 
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Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old Review

It’s been a while since we’ve seen age statements on Nikka’s Yoichi line, but we’re happy to see they're making a comeback. Hopefully, this is a sign that stocks of aged Japanese whisky are returning to sustainable levels following years of high-profile shortages. Regardless, this 10-year-old single malt opens with a nose that continues to evolve, running the gamut from malt, peppery earth, and pine to Himalayan salt and juicy stone fruits. On the palate, peat takes center stage, supported by a chorus of dried fruits and charred wood. While this expression was originally the “entry-level” of the Yoichi line, consider yourself lucky if you secure a bottle of this limited release.

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Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old
It’s been a while since we’ve seen age statements on Nikka’s Yoichi line, but we’re happy to see they're making a comeback. Hopefully, this is a sign that stocks of aged Japanese whisky are returning to sustainable levels following years of high-profile shortages. Regardless, this 10-year-old single malt opens with a nose that continues to evolve, running the gamut from malt, peppery earth, and pine to Himalayan salt and juicy stone fruits. On the palate, peat takes center stage, supported by a chorus of dried fruits and charred wood. While this expression was originally the “entry-level” of the Yoichi line, consider yourself lucky if you secure a bottle of this limited release.

Reviewed On: 11-22-2023
94
POINTS
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old
It’s been a while since we’ve seen age statements on Nikka’s Yoichi line, but we’re happy to see they're making a comeback. Hopefully, this is a sign that stocks of aged Japanese whisky are returning to sustainable levels following years of high-profile shortages. Regardless, this 10-year-old single malt opens with a nose that continues to evolve, running the gamut from malt, peppery earth, and pine to Himalayan salt and juicy stone fruits. On the palate, peat takes center stage, supported by a chorus of dried fruits and charred wood. While this expression was originally the “entry-level” of the Yoichi line, consider yourself lucky if you secure a bottle of this limited release.

Reviewed On: 11-22-2023