About the distillery : It was a sake producer, Mr. Taketsuru, who created the Nikka brand. He is considered the father of Japanese whisky. Trained as a chemist, he was sent to Scotland by his employer for an apprenticeship, where he discovered whisky and fell in love with it, along with a beautiful Scottish girl named Rita. In 1934, he established Yoichi, his first distillery, on the island of Hokkaido. In 1969, his second distillery opened in Miyagikyo. Today, Nikka whiskies are a huge success, far beyond Japan's borders. The Nikka group produces its entire range of whiskies from the single malts of its two distilleries.

Detailed tasting notes : This whisky has a complex nose with notes of cedar, fat grass, flowers, malt and chocolate. On the palate, it offers a smooth, light experience, highlighting flavors of malted barley, fruit and spice. The finish, of medium length, is characterized by notes of malt. The whole offers a balanced tasting experience, with a diversified aromatic palette and a malt-centric finish.