Yoichi
8.2

Yoichi

1987, Single Malt

ABV 43%

A bit too broad shouldered. Does not seem to mellow with water. Some nice sides though.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Nikka

Yoichi

Brand

Nikka

Bottler

1987, Single Malt

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Cheesy,rancid at start. Like entering a dairy after it has been washed. When aerated,opens on a floral note.\rNarcisses maybe. Liquorice.

Palate: Sweet then abruptly fizzy and tangy. Numbing the tongue. But mouthcoating and delivering\rpleasant cooked fruit. Water enhances the spicy feel.

Finish: Warm,fizzy. Leaves the mouth dry.

Comment: A bit too broad shouldered. Does not seem to mellow with water. Some nice sides though.

Score: 7.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Exotic,suggestive of Japan. Resin,sap and sandalwood. Black banana, dry roasted spices/ white pepper/black cardamom and a hit of pomegranate\rmolasses. Complex and multifaceted.

Palate: That mix of brininess,lanolin plus very pure fruits and added exotic spice (nutmeg especially). Then,in the\rmiddle of mouth,a peat bomb adding another layer of flavour.

Finish: Long,complex.

Comment: Powerful yet elegant. A yokozuna of malt whisky.

Score: 9.1

8.2
Overall Score

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