Nikka Yoichi Sherry & Sweet 12 Year Old – Peat, Fruit, and Sherry-Rich Depth from Hokkaido
$1,200Sweet Complexity from the North – Nikka Yoichi Sherry & Sweet 12-Year Whisky
🌏 Description
Crafted in the rugged coastal town of Yoichi, Hokkaido, Nikka Yoichi Sherry & Sweet 12-Year-Old is a masterclass in balance—combining rich sherry influence with a bold peat signature that defines the distillery’s character. Aged in sherry-seasoned casks for over a decade, this limited-edition release offers deep dessert-like complexity with a smoky backbone.
The aroma is a lush bouquet of dried figs, black raisins, cocoa, and cherry liqueur, underscored by hints of peat smoke and leather. On the palate, layers unfold—molasses, dark chocolate, candied orange peel, sweet spice, and a whisper of sea salt. The finish is long, warming, and silky, with lingering notes of caramelized fruit and a touch of charred oak.
Yoichi Distillery—founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky—stays true to its Scottish-inspired roots while offering uniquely Japanese precision. “Sherry & Sweet” embodies both worlds: indulgent yet refined, nostalgic yet vibrant.
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🔹 Key Features
• Aged 12 years in sherry-seasoned oak casks
• Rich notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and gentle peat smoke
• Crafted at Nikka’s Yoichi Distillery on Hokkaido’s northern coast
• Limited edition – part of the distillery’s flavor profile series
• Ideal for collectors, sherry cask enthusiasts, and refined palates