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 : Fresh and seductive on the nose, it reveals sweet notes of ripe pear, cherry juice and exotic fruits. Citrus notes, then floral notes. It becomes greedy and pastry at the opening, on coconut and vanilla bourbon. Fine touches of mint and a hint of musk. The mouth is juicy and greedy, on ripe fruits and frank notes of rum and caramel. Fruity and creamy, on pear nectar. Freshness is omnipresent. In the finish are notes of pear and vanilla bourbon on a very nice and light bitterness.