Nikka Whisky Yoichi, Single Malt 10 years old, Japan (45%, 70cl) willett

Nikka Whisky Yoichi, Single Malt 10 years old, Japan (45%, 70cl) willettMasataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka. After studying in Scotland, meticulously writing and studying how to make whisky, he became the first Japanese to learn to make the spirit. Being employed at Kotobukiya for 10 years he decided to go independent, creating his first distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido. In 1940 the first Nikka was launched. Boasting a range of whiskies, each as smooth as the last, and becoming known for their blends, Nikka swept the

and mint lead to a full-bodied palate of wormwood

followed by a palate that blends rich fruit

seemingly far removed from bitter flavours

• Aroma: Baked agave

then are softly pressed and fermented in steel tanks

fresh lemongrass

this small-batch creation begins with hand-grated coconuts slowly simmered in stainless steel tanks to extract their rich

The Teeling family has been making whiskey since 1782

tonka beans and a hint of smoke

that is meant to be incredibly easy to drink due to how pure it is and does not compete with any food

Tasting notes: Spicy and fragrant

staying in the mountains for days on end while they cut and haul the Lechuguilla back to the Vinata