Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Nikka Yoichi

Country: Japan

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Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 45%

Score: 88 Points

Nikka Yoichi. Image courtesy Nikka Whisky.This is the no-age-statement Yoichi that has replaced the older age-labeled versions in many markets worldwide because of supply shortages. The nose is malty and tart with citrus notes of grapefruit and mango, lemon pepper, vanilla, and a hint of cedar. The taste is spicy and tart with lemon pepper, mango, grapefruit, vanilla, honey, and a hint of cedar in the background. The finish is long and tart with a subtle spicy touch. (October, 2016)