Retour Nikka Whisky - Japanese Single Grain Whisky - Coffey Malt
COUNTRY/REGION: Japan
CATEGORY: Japanese Single Grain Whisky
COLOR: Amber
COMPOSITION: Grain brandy
ALCOHOL: 45 vol.
CONTENT: 70 cl
The tasting
Color Amber with golden highlights.
Nose Lively, with vanilla and fruity scents such as citrus and pear.
Palate Gourmet and creamy. Fruity, vanilla, praline and biscuity flavors. The finish is rich, juicy, fresh and fruity.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve at room temperature in a Glencairn whisky glass.
Food As an aperitif, digestif, on its own or for water lovers, we suggest a still, neutral, fresh spring water.
The Japanese sometimes accompany their fish meals with whisky served as mizuwari: the whisky is reduced by two-thirds water and a few ice cubes to give it an alcoholic strength equivalent to that of wine.
The distillery
Spirits The result of a unique manufacturing process, Nikka Coffey Malt is a grain whisky made exclusively from malted barley and distilled in Coffey column stills. It has a surprisingly rich, creamy texture. The fruity nose, with notes of vanilla, citrus and pear, is lively. The palate picks up on these fruity notes, with hints of raisin, praline and cookie. The long, fresh, liquorice and fruity finish (mirabelle plum and plum in particular) rounds off this ultra-rich, juicy tasting experience. A real pleasure!
Elaboration One-of-a-kind production in 'Coffey' column stills.