Nikka Coffey Malt Japanese Whisky - 70cl
Nikka Coffey Malt — a genuinely unusual whisky — 100% malted barley distilled in Coffey continuous column stills rather than the traditional pot stills used for single malt. Technically classified as grain whisky (due to still type) but made from 100% malt. Distinctive Japanese production philosophy.
Why you'll love it
- Refined malty depth, warm honey, gentle spice, elegant Coffey-still character, distinctive smoothness — Coffey Malt signature
- 100% malted barley distilled in Coffey continuous column stills (rare combination in whisky)
- Perfect for whisky enthusiasts exploring unusual production methods, Nikka collectors, and considered sipping
- Presented in Nikka's distinctive Coffey Malt bottle
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat, or in a Highball. Pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine, aged hard cheeses, or subtle desserts.
Perfect for
- Whisky enthusiasts exploring unusual production methods
- Nikka Coffey range completists
- Whisky drinkers curious about "grain whisky made from malt"
- Distinctive premium gifts with genuine production-method narrative
Compare with
Interested in the grain version? Try Nikka Coffey Grain ($92) — same Coffey stills, different mash. Ready to explore traditional pot-still single malts? Nikka Yoichi Single Malt ($110) or Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt ($110).
Frequently asked
Why call it "grain" if it's made from malt?
Legal classification. In Japanese whisky regulations, "malt whisky" specifically means whisky made in pot stills from 100% malted barley. Coffey Malt uses 100% malted barley but Coffey (column) stills — so it's technically classified as grain whisky despite being made from malt.
How does Coffey Malt differ from traditional Yoichi/Miyagikyo single malt?
Both use 100% malted barley. Traditional single malts use pot stills (heavier, more concentrated character). Coffey Malt uses column stills (lighter, more refined character). Different distillation approach produces genuinely different whisky style.
Quick facts
- Category: Grain Japanese Whisky (100% malted barley in column stills)
- Brand: Nikka
- Composition: 100% malted barley
- Stills: Coffey continuous column stills
- ABV: 45%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Rich and immediately inviting — oily butterscotch, vanilla, and warm banana bread lead with tropical fruit notes of papaya, peach, and ripe banana, layered with caramel, roasted almonds, and a subtle citrus zest.
PALATE
Smooth, creamy, and gloriously fruit-forward — butterscotch and honey open into baked apple, cinnamon, milk chocolate, and chocolate-covered cherries, with malted barley, light spice, and a silky, coating mouthfeel that is uniquely and unmistakably Coffey still in character.
FINISH
Medium-long and deeply satisfying — chocolate chip banana bread, a touch of creamy bitterness, and a lingering sweetness of tropical fruit that fades warmly and cleanly.
ABV: 45% ABV
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1 Bottle (Save $3.00), 2 Bottles (Save $14.00), 3 Bottles (Save $27.00) |
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