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 floral nose with notes of white flowers and orange blossom, as well as a fruity component of pear and citrus. On the palate, it offers a supple, smooth and soft texture, revealing flavors of cereal, malt, toffee, roasted nuts and vanilla. A slight peatiness is felt in the mid-palate. The finish is both fruity, with hints of dried apricot, and malty, leaving an imprint of malt and vanilla on the palate.