Whiskey Wednesday - Nikka Japanese Whiskies

Nikka From the Barrel is a blend of multiple types of malt and grain that Nikka reserves. It was created to deliver full flavors and richness of whisky “from barrels” which only blenders can sniff and taste. As the whisky contains so many characteristic components at a higher alcohol of 51.4%, it is essential to let the liquid “marriage” in used casks for another few months for it to stabilize and harmonize. The concept of the unique short squared bottle is “a small block of whisky”, which perfectly visualizes the rich and strong taste of the whisky inside.

Nikka Coffey Grain is a grain whisky, which is typically used for blending, but rarely bottled on its own. The secret behind Nikka’s grain whisky is its unique flavor generated by Coffey stills, which are traditional continuous stills patented by Aneas Coffey in the 1830s. The rich corn and touch of honeyed citrus taste of Coffey Grain is also excellent in cocktails.

Distilled from 100% malted barley through a Coffey still, which is rarely done given the complexity and skill required, Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky boasts notes of cinnamon, clove, lemon and rich oak, making it ideal for sipping neat or as the base spirit in a cocktail. The Coffey stills contribute the unique depth and flavor of the distillate, not found in modern column stills of today.