{"product_id":"nikka-yoichi-single-malt-limited-edition-2019-japanese-whisky-750ml","title":"Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Limited Edition 2019 Japanese Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka Yoichi Single Malt Limited Edition 2019 is a rare celebration bottling from one of Japan's most storied distilleries, blending Yoichi malts distilled across five decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s. Released in March 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of Nikka's Miyagikyo Distillery, it is a landmark for any Japanese whisky collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikka issued two Limited Edition 2019 single malts to honour Miyagikyo's half-century: one from Miyagikyo itself and this one from Yoichi, on the coast of Hokkaido. Yoichi remains one of the very few distilleries in the world still heating its pot stills directly with coal, a traditional and labour-intensive method that helps give its spirit a robust, smoky, maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than stating an age, Nikka describes this whisky by the decades in which its components were distilled: the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Bringing together whiskies from such a span lets the oldest malts contribute depth and old-oak richness while younger components keep the Yoichi peat and coastal character bright. It is bottled at 48% ABV, a strength that gives it a full body and carries its smoke well. The bottle is a matte black design with a pale illustration of the distillery's coastal landscape, presented in a natural wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter and maple-syrup-coated pancakes, oaky vanilla and the peatiness of the seashore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter dark chocolate, a fragrant barley body and peat smoke, with barley sugar and a touch of honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering cocoa and gentle smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikka Whisky (Yoichi Distillery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition 2019 (Miyagikyo 50th anniversary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malts distilled from the 1960s to the 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 proof (48% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hokkaido, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaste it neat first to appreciate the interplay between old-oak richness and coastal peat, then try a few drops of water to bring out the pancake-and-maple sweetness. It pairs well with smoked salmon or dark chocolate, and a medium-bodied cigar complements its gentle smoke. Its rarity and its wooden presentation box make it a standout gift for a Japanese whisky enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy was Nikka Yoichi Limited Edition 2019 released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was released in March 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of Nikka's Miyagikyo Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Yoichi Limited Edition 2019?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNikka does not state an age; it blends Yoichi malts distilled in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Yoichi Limited Edition 2019?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 48% ABV, which is 96 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese \u0026amp; World Whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67963935686965,"sku":"VWS_200423711","price":6849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-329.webp?v=1793051900","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/nikka-yoichi-single-malt-limited-edition-2019-japanese-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}