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Staff Selections • Zach Rouillard
Seasonal Pick 2025
Nikka Whisky Single Malt Yoichi
Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru built the Yoichi distillery on the island of Hokkaido in 1934 after returning from Scotland, where he studied chemistry at the University of Glasgow while also apprenticing at distilleries learning first-hand the dedication it takes to craft single malt whisky. Considered the Father of Japanese whisky, he chose Yoichi for its environmental similarities to Scotland. Complex aromas of apricot, peach, cherry blossom are balanced perfectly with light smoke, salty sea breeze, and black pepper notes. The flavors unfold gradually beginning with baking spice, coffee bean, and tobacco, transitioning to mint, vanilla, and light smoke by midpalate, with a long, clean finish with pear and green apple notes. It’s medium to full bodied and definitely punches over its 90prf weight. I was able to get a good deal and am discounting it heavily in the hope that you give it a try this holiday season.