Nikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750mL is a highly anticipated, age-stated return from Nikka’s legendary Yoichi Distillery on Hokkaido. Crafted using traditional coal-fired pot stills, this 10-year expression captures the bold, smoky, maritime character that made Yoichi world-famous. Matured in carefully selected oak casks for a full decade, it delivers a refined yet powerful profile that beautifully balances peat, fruit, and oak.

Expect harmonious layers of peat smoke, sea breeze salinity, malt richness, dark fruit, vanilla, warm spice, and toasted oak, all unfolding with a focused, structured finish. Rare, collectible, and deeply expressive, the Yoichi 10 Year revives a beloved benchmark in Japanese whisky craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Coastal smoke, malt, dried fruit, vanilla, charred oak, subtle brine

• Palate: Rich malt sweetness, peat smoke, cocoa, dried fruit, warm spice, oak depth

• Finish: Long, smoky, warming with lingering oak, fruit, and gentle maritime notes

FAQs

• What makes Yoichi 10 Year unique?
It’s produced using coal-fired stills, a traditional method that adds intensity, smoke, and depth.

• Is it smoky?
Yes — expect pronounced, classic Yoichi peat smoke, balanced by sweet malt and coastal character.

• How does it compare to the Yoichi NAS?
The 10 Year is more structured, richer, and more mature, with deeper oak and fruit complexity.

• What is the ABV?
Typically bottled at 45% ABV.

• Is this expression rare?
Yes — age-stated Yoichi whiskies are highly collectible, and the 10 Year has limited production.

• How should I drink it?
Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water to open its smoky, layered profile.