3.94/5
RATING

Nikka Yoichi - 2019

Single Malt Japanese Whisky
15 Years Old
45% ABV
$120

This is from Nikka's first distillery and was crafted using traditional distilling methods. The pot stills are still heated using a direct fire coal method instead of steam. This is said to create a more oily, rich flavor profile. It is aged for 15 years in a combination of American oak, sherry butt and Mizunara barrels.

We tasted Nikka Yoichi - 2019 at Meeting No. 87 on December 19, 2019. We rated it very highly at 3.94 out of 5. Nikka Yoichi - 2019 ranks 3rd overall in Japanese Whisky. At a street price of $120, this spirit is on the pricier side, but well worth the money.

Rating Details

AVERAGE
RATING
3.94/5
FOUNDERS
4.50/5
MEMBERS
3.86/5
AGREEMENT
VALUE
RANK
No. 3 of 15
RATING BASED ON
8 Reviews
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Tasting Notes

First Tasted at Meeting No. 87 in December 2019
 •  3.5

The nose pushes me away but the flavor draws me in.

 •  3.5

Cartoony peat, hot

 •  3.5

Sherry and raspberry upfront with peat balanced throughout! Solid dram!

3 other members rated this 4.5

1 other member rated this 4.0

1 other member rated this 3.5

 

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