Nikka Discovery Series 2021 Release Yoichi Single Malt Non‐Peated - 70cl 47%

The distillery is owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling, and was opened in 1934. Yoichi is the older of the two distilleries owned by Nikka Whisky. Masataka Taketsuru, the first Japanese who mastered whisky making in Scotland, valued the climate and natural features of the north. Yoichi, the place chosen by Masataka was close to the sea, surrounded by mountains on three sides and in many ways similar to Highland in Scotland. A cold climate with an appropriate humidity, crisp clean air and fresh water - everything necessary for his ideal whisky was available. Masataka set a pot still using direct coal-fire when he built the Yoichi Distillery. This still was similar to pot stills at Longmorn Distillery where Masataka had the first practical training in Scotland.