{"product_id":"nikka-yoichi-single-malt-whisky-750ml","title":"Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNikka Yoichi Single Malt comes from Yoichi Distillery, Nikka's first distillery, built in 1934 on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island. Founder Masataka Taketsuru chose the town of Yoichi specifically because its environmental conditions closely mirrored Scotland, where he trained in whisky-making. The distillery still uses traditional direct coal-fired pot still distillation, a method Taketsuru brought back from Scotland that has largely disappeared even there, and sea breeze off Ishikari Bay lends a distinct briny character during maturation across ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistillery: Nikka Yoichi Distillery, Hokkaido, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMash Bill: 100% malted barley, peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDistillation: Traditional direct coal-fired pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNose: Full-bodied with mellow peat, smoke, and salty nuances, developing candied citrus, black licorice, and nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Firm and powerful, balancing peat, smoke, spice, fresh fruit, and nuts, with mid-palate chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Long and silky, with ripe fruit, herbaceous peat, and a coastal, salty freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBold and strong with refined peaty notes distinct from the lighter Miyagikyo, Yoichi Single Malt captures the authentic, smoky-yet-fruity style the distillery has been known for since 1934, making it a strong choice for fans of coastal, maritime-style Scotch looking to explore Japanese whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Nikka Yoichi Single Malt taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeat, smoke, and salty coastal notes on the nose, developing citrus, licorice, and chocolate on the palate, finishing long and silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes this have an age statement?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it's a non-age-statement (NAS) release blending whiskies of varying ages, permanent since 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow is Yoichi different from Nikka's Miyagikyo single malt?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoichi is bolder and more heavily peated with a coastal, briny character from its Hokkaido location, while Miyagikyo is lighter, more floral, and fruit-forward from its inland Sendai distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629344919636,"sku":"NIKKA-YOICHI-750","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/nikka-whisky-single-malt-yoichi-3561716.png?v=1761940459","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/nikka-yoichi-single-malt-whisky-750ml","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}