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 : Blended in mizunara oak casks and casks that have contained sherry or Bordeaux wine, this whisky reveals the exotic sweetness of coconut from the very first notes, enveloping the palate in lush creaminess. Hints of sweet spice follow, with vanilla blending perfectly with notes of cinnamon, creating warm, comforting flavors. Each sip reveals a delicate complexity, leaving a lasting impression of richness and refinement.