Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky
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 the Nikkawagawa River, created the perfect location for a second distillery, which he named Miyagikyo.
Meticulously crafted at the Miyagikyo Distillery, Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky is a single malt made with 100% malted barley. Once the grains arrive at the distillery, they are milled and mashed before being distilled through copper-pot stills (sometimes called “Coffey” stills) that were imported from Scotland in 1963.
As a result of their age and shape, the stills produce a whisky that is more flavorful and complex than modern column stills. Following distillation, the whisky is matured in traditional oak casks.
Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky has an aroma of cinnamon, lemon, and butterscotch, which gives way to an intoxicating palate filled with clove, coconut, orange marmalade, and oak. The finish is soft, with hints of mint, grapefruit zest, and potpourri.
Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky just landed in the U.S. — be sure to pick up a bottle today before it’s all gone!
INFORMATION
Proof | 90 (45% ABV) |
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Distiller/Bottler Name | Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. |
Size | 750mL |
Anthony (verified owner) –
If you can find it at retail grab it right away, buy as many as you can. This is one of my top 5 favorite bourbons. I Save this bottle for special occasions and treat good friends to what a special bourbon should taste like.
Issac (verified owner) –
Great place always has everything in stock. Cashiers could be a bit more friendly.
Nathaniel (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Camden (verified owner) –
I was fully prepared to not buy into the hype, but this is a very good bourbon and a decent value price point. Full-flavored, rich, and easy to drink. I’d like to keep a bottle in my cabinet.
Darwin (verified owner) –
This place has just about Every Alcohol you can buy.
Zane (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
Daniel (verified owner) –
My father in law searches high and low for this (and Blanton’s) each time it comes in stock locally. He very rarely gets his hands on it so I thought I’d try this site out so I can get him some for Christmas. It arrived in a little over a week, and was packaged phenomenally and there were no issues. I can’t wait to gift it to him!
Kerry (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Aadarsh (verified owner) –
Good quality.
Dominic (verified owner) –
If you can find it at retail grab it right away, buy as many as you can. This is one of my top 5 favorite bourbons. I Save this bottle for special occasions and treat good friends to what a special bourbon should taste like.
Deandre (verified owner) –
Great place always has everything in stock. Cashiers could be a bit more friendly.
Winfred (verified owner) –
Smoothest affordable bourbon on the market. Can’t go wrong with this purchase.
Michael (verified owner) –
Very clean Shelf is always fresh. I come here at least once a week and I never was disappointed. They have a bathroom. Just parking is a little bit difficult. Just park on the front! Enjoy!
Isaac (verified owner) –
Good service.
Holly (verified owner) –
Hard to find this economical deliciousness in Ohio (unless departing on an Allegiant flight) and I’d rather absorb a kick in the jewels than wait in line, in the early hours, on a designated date, at an insidious liquor store that withholds (hides) the vast majority of inventory for their “buddies”. Since I’m not dependent on the juice, I’m happy and willing to wait the 4+ weeks for delivery of this reasonably priced nectar at a REASONABLE price! Thanks, Bourbon Whiskey Distillery!
Reed (verified owner) –
Just the right amount of heat. Starts out earthy, a little herby, and slightly fruity. Finishes with a burnt caramel that dances on the tongue. This is my favorite and my go-to bourbon.
Liam (verified owner) –
Smoothest affordable bourbon on the market. Can’t go wrong with this purchase.
Kevin (verified owner) –
Good service.
Kurtis (verified owner) –
Never seen such a huge store in NJ. You name it and you get it.
Lloyd (verified owner) –
Just the right amount of heat. Starts out earthy, a little herby, and slightly fruity. Finishes with a burnt caramel that dances on the tongue. This is my favorite and my go-to bourbon.