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's entire range of whiskies is based on single malts from its two distilleries.

Detailed tasting notes : From the very first sip, citrus notes, dominated by yuzu and lemon, bring an invigorating freshness. This is subtly complemented by a touch of mint, providing a pleasant sensation of lightness. In the background, smoky tea aromas add complex, intriguing depth. Throughout the tasting, a light peatiness gently settles in, giving this whisky additional richness and depth.