Lot presentation
Yoichi Of. Sherry Wood Finish 2018 Release Nikka Whisky
The wine
A single malt produced at the Yoichi distillery on the island of Hokkaido, with no age statement, finished in cream sherry casks. Bottled from a small batch in 2018 by owners Nikka Whisky Distilling Co for the European importer La Maison du Whisky. Bottle equipped with a screw cap, Bordeaux foil seal and stamped bottleneck label.
About the Producer Yoichi
Japan, Hokkaido. Distillery operational. Owner: Nikka
Whisky Distilling (Asahi)Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru in the south-west of the island of Hokkaido in the fishing village from which it takes its name, Yoichi caused quite a stir when, in 2001, its 62.2% 10 Year Old was named “Best Single Malt in the World” by a panel formed primarily of journalists and professionals from the Scotch whisky industry. Since then, the ongoing stream of Japanese whiskies has continued to chip away at the assumed supremacy of Scottish, Irish and American whiskies in the international scene. Yoichi has played a particularly active role in this phenomenon, releasing numerous exclusive versions of its malt, including Yoichi 20 Year Old 1987, 55%; Yoichi 25 Year Old 1988, 62% and Yoichi 35 Year Old.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 To 2cmObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: temperature-controlled cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 46 %
Region: Japan - Hokkaido
Appellation: Yoichi
Colour: amber
Intensity: classic