Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky - 70cl
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky — the flagship single malt from Yoichi distillery in Hokkaido. Yoichi was Taketsuru's first distillery (founded 1934), specifically located in Hokkaido for its Scotland-like climate. Uses direct coal-fired stills (extremely rare) delivering distinctive heavy, peated, robust character.
Why you'll love it
- Pronounced peat smoke, rich dried fruit, warm honey, refined maritime character, elegant Japanese depth — Yoichi single malt signature
- Made in Yoichi's rare direct coal-fired stills — extremely unusual in modern whisky production
- Perfect for peated whisky enthusiasts, Japanese whisky collectors, and considered sipping
- Presented in Nikka's distinctive Yoichi single malt bottle
Perfect pairings
Excellent neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, smoked meats, sushi, or hearty Japanese cuisine.
Perfect for
- Peated whisky enthusiasts exploring Japanese peat
- Japanese whisky collectors building the single distillery range
- Islay drinkers curious about Japanese peated single malt
- Distinctive gifts with genuine coal-fired production narrative
Compare with
Interested in the sister distillery expression? Try Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt ($110). Ready to step up to Yoichi 10 Years? Nikka Yoichi 10 Years ($237). Interested in the Yoichi Discovery series? Yoichi Discovery Aromatic Yeast ($308).
Frequently asked
What are direct coal-fired stills?
Traditional whisky production method using direct coal flame under the stills for heating. Delivers distinctive heavy, robust character that steam or gas heating cannot replicate. Extremely rare in modern whisky — Yoichi is one of few distilleries still using this method.
Why Hokkaido for whisky?
Taketsuru specifically chose Hokkaido for its climate similarity to Scotland — cool, coastal, and with peat resources. His years training in Scotland shaped this location choice.
Yoichi vs Islay?
Both are peated coastal single malts. Yoichi peat is gentler and more herbal. Islay peat is more maritime and iodine-forward. Yoichi delivers "Japanese peat" — familiar-yet-distinctive to Islay drinkers.
Quick facts
- Category: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
- Brand: Nikka Yoichi
- Distillery: Yoichi (founded 1934, Hokkaido)
- Distinctive: Direct coal-fired stills
- ABV: 45%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Smoke, sea brine, and nutmeg open first, followed by candied orange, pear, lemon zest, vanilla, fresh cut flowers, and a rich coastal salinity — bold, complex, and immediately captivating.
PALATE
Full-bodied and creamy with heathery smokiness, dried fruits, walnuts, dark chocolate, and clove — citrus peel, cedar, and oak threading through alongside a gentle earthy peat and a pleasant briny warmth from the sea breeze influence.
FINISH
Long, smooth, and deeply rewarding — fruit and herbal smoke give way to menthol, leather, eucalyptus, and a slowly fading brine — one of the most characterful finishes in Japanese single malt.
ABV: 45% ABV
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