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Single Malt Yoichi
シングルモルト余市
The no-age-statement single malt from Yoichi in Hokkaido, made by coal-fired direct distillation. Soft oak and fruit with powerful peat and a smoky finish.
- Peated
Details
| Brand | Nikka |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Yoichi |
| Origin | Japan |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 45% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Soft cask-aged aromas, malty sweetness and rich fruit.
- Palate
- Powerful, toasty peat.
- Finish
- Gently lingering oak sweetness and a smoky finish.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Neat
- Highball
- With water
Drink neat to appreciate its power. In a highball the toasty peat lifts nicely and pairs well with food.
Food pairing
Grilled atka mackerel, Genghis Khan lamb barbecue, smoked and charcoal-grilled dishes.
Background & production
A single malt from Yoichi Distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, which keeps the now rare method of heating its pot stills with direct coal fires.
The core no-age-statement release, it is described as combining soft cask-aged aromas, malty sweetness and rich fruit with powerful, toasty peat. Bottled at 45% in 700ml bottles.
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Sources: asahibeer.co.jp
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