Product description
Nikka Distilling Company is the second (after Suntory) tycoon in the alcoholic beverage market in Japan.
It has two distilleries in Japan, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, and one in Scotland, Ben Nevis. In 1963, Nikka purchased Coffey-designed distillation columns in Scotland and a year later, in October 1964, began distilling grain whisky at the Nishinomiya distillery for use in its own blends. In 1999, it was decided to move the columns to Miyagikyo's sister plant and parallel distillation in alembics and columns. Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is distilled from a mash consisting of 95% corn and 5% malted barley, aged in American oak barrels and bottled without age determination.
Aroma: "bourbon", caramel, vanilla, cornflakes, hay, chamomile tea, a trace of fresh herbs, a pinch of pepper and oak.
Taste: sweet cereal, grilled corn cob, vanilla, caramel, golden syrup, sugared nuts and a trace of fruit compote.
Finish: medium-long, with notes of vanilla, caramel, roasted corn, burnt toast and oak.