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Nikka Gold & Gold Samurai
$108.00 Availability: In StockAbout Nikka Gold & Gold Samurai
In 1895, Masataka Taketsuru — the father of Japanese Whisky — was born in the small town of Takehara, Japan. At the time, Masataka’s family owned a sake brewery, and in preparing to carry on the family trade, Masataka studied chemistry and biology at Osaka Technical High School. After graduating high school, Masataka showed more interest in whisky than in sake and in 1918, he enrolled at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, becoming the first Japanese ever to study the art of whisky-making. While in Scotland, Masataka took chemistry courses during the day while apprenticing at distilleries at night, learning to distill and blend whisky first-hand at some of Scotland’s most prestigious distilleries. In 1920, Masataka returned to Japan, and within the decade, had produced the country’s first single malt whisky.
In 1934, Masataka moved to the town of Yoichi and opened the doors to Nikka Whisky Co. In 1960, as the Yoichi Distillery was reaching capacity, Masataka began searching for another suitable location in Japan to open a second distillery. Following a three-year search, Masataka found a wide forest valley at the junction of the Hirosegawa and Nikkawagawa rivers. The localized humidity from the rivers and surrounding hills, together with the quality of water from Nikkawagawa River, created the perfect location for a second distillery, which he named Miyagikyo.
Originally launched in 1968, this Collectible Nikka blended whisky comes complete with its own removable metallic Samurai helmet and armor. It was originally launched in 1968 and fe atures a blend of malts. Bottled at 40% ABV.
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About Japanese Whisky
Although maybe not be the first Spirit you would think of when Japan is mentioned; the Japanese make one of the best types of whisky in the world. It’s heavily influenced by scotch but with smoother and delicate notes.
The history of the Japanese whisky is not even a century old, but in this short time, the Japanese blended and single malts have taken over the world by storm and can easily go against their whisk(e)y counterparts from across the globe.
Check out our impressive selection of Japanese whiskies, find your new favorite in the best Japanese whiskies bottles under $200, or explore our treasury of rare & hard to find Japanese whiskies.
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Sweet aromas on the nose with vanilla, spice. Smooth notes of toffee and warm cinnamon spice, brown sugar, dried fruits and ginger on the palate. The finish is sweet, smooth and lingering. -
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky
$179.10 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof86 (43% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyAged for a minimum of 17 years, this whisky was named the World’s Best Blended Malt at the World Whiskies Awards in 2014. -
Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
$382.50 Availability: In StockAbout Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is a single malt whisky produced exclusively at the Yoichi Distillery. The aroma and delicate body of the whisky are a product of direct-heating distillation (meaning that the pot stills used during distillation are heated with finely powdered natural coal rather than an electrical source), a method that was used centuries ago but is hardly ever used today. After distillation, the whisky is aged for 15 years in a rickhouse just one kilometer from the Sea of Japan, resulting in a hint of crisp saltiness.
Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky earned the Gold Medal at the International Spirits Competition in 2010 and a score of 95 points from Whisky Advocate.
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About Nikka Whisky
In 1895, Masataka Taketsuru — the father of Japanese Whisky — was born in the small town of Takehara, Japan. At the time, Masataka’s family owned a sake brewery, and in preparing to carry on the family trade, Masataka studied chemistry and biology at Osaka Technical High School. Upon matriculation, however, Masataka showed more interest in whisky than in sake and in 1918, enrolled at the University of Glasgow, becoming the first Japanese ever to study the art of whisky-making.
While in Scotland, Masataka took chemistry courses during the day while apprenticing with distilleries at night, learning to distill and blend whisky first-hand at some of Scotland’s most prestigious distilleries. In 1920, Masataka returned to Japan, and within the decade, had produced the country’s first single malt whisky.
Deeming the terroir perfect for whisky production, Masataka moved to the town of Yoichi in 1934 and opened the doors to Nikka Whisky Co. Yoichi is encapsulated by mountains (to the east, south and west) and by the Sea of Japan (to the north), creating a unique and isolated environment for whisky-production. The clean air, humidity an d access to underground water filtered through a layer of peat results in a rich and masculine malt. Years later, Masataka established the Miyagikyo Distillery, which is also situated in northern Japan. Surrounded by mountains and two rivers, the Miyagikyo Distillery produces a more mild and feminine whisky as compared to Yoichi.
Explore all Nikka Whisky bottles >>About Japanese Whisky
Although maybe not be the first Spirit you would think of when Japan is mentioned; the Japanese make one of the best types of whisky in the world. It’s heavily influenced by scotch but with smoother and delicate notes.
The history of the Japanese whisky is not even a century old, but in this short time, the Japanese blended and single malts have taken over the world by storm and can easily go against their whisk(e)y counterparts from across the globe.
Check out our impressive selection of Japanese whiskies, find your new favorite in the best Japanese whiskies bottles under $200, or explore our treasury of rare & hard to find Japanese whiskies.
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Gentle and creamy nose with hints of caramel and nuts. Palate with sweet, with notes of dried fruits (particularly apples and peaches) and warming notes of spice. Finish is long and beautifully bittersweet. -
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky
$412.65 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof86 (43% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyAged for twenty-one years, this rare whisky, which was made by the Father of Japanese Whisky, was named the World’s Best Blended Malt Whisky by Whisky Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2011, and is considered to be “one of the greatest whiskies of our time.” -
Nikka Discovery Yoichi 2021 Non-Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky
$96.30 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof94 (47% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyIn this experimental peat switcharoo Yoichi Single Malt from Nikka distillery has found itself as an un-peated malt: losing some of its smokiness to give place to a finer, softer, more floral expression of this famous release. -
Nikka Discovery Miyagikyo 2021 Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky
$96.30 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof96 (48% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyIn the 2021 Discovery Series, Nikka takes us backstage to have a glimpse (and a sip) into their experiments with our beloved single malts, presenting their traditionally floral Miyagikyo in a peated version expression. It turns out, smoke and edge make it even better. -
Nikka Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast Japanese Single Malt Whisky
$96.30 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof94 (47% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyThis unpeated, fruity, and nuanced Japanese single malt was released as a part of Nikka’s 2022 experimental Discovery series, focusing on how yeast and fermentation affect whisky. -
Nikka Yoichi Aromatic Yeast Japanese Single Malt Whisky
$105.30 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof96 (48% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyReleased in 2022 as part of Nikka’s experimental Discovery series, this peated single malt from the Yoichi distillery was produced using low-temperature fermentation, making for a floral and fruity Japanese whisky with daiginjo sake aromas. -
Nikka Yoichi Apple Brandy Wood Finish 2020 Edition
$184.05 Availability: In StockSize750mL
Proof94 (47% ABV)
*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may varyTo celebrate its founder 100th wedding anniversary, Nikka released this special single malt, finished in apple brandy barrels at Yoichi Distillery. Bottled at 94 proof, this is a light, sweet expression with notes of apples enhancing the pear and gentle peaty notes.
