Nikka Yoichi Sherry & Sweet 12 Year Old – Peat, Fruit, and Sherry-Rich Depth from Hokkaido
$1,200
Sweet 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
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Description
🏷️ Product Specification
• Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
• Age: 12 Years
• Distillery: Nikka – Yoichi, Hokkaido
• Cask Type: Sherry-seasoned oak casks
• ABV: 48%
• Flavor Profile: Sherry sweetness, dried fruit, smoke, and sea breeze
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Release: Discovery Series Limited Edition
🌸 Why Choose Nikka Yoichi Sherry & Sweet 12 Year Old
✨ For the Bold Yet Sweet Palate
Dive into a complex interplay of peat smoke and dessert richness.
⚖️ For the Collector of Limited Editions
This rare Discovery Series bottle is a must-have for serious Japanese whisky enthusiasts.
🧭 For the Adventurer in Flavor
Taste the clash and harmony of Yoichi’s rugged character with luxurious sherry influence.
🎁 For the Gifter of Memorable Moments
A superb gift for connoisseurs, collectors, or anyone who appreciates layered Japanese whisky artistry.
✨ Character Summary
Indulgent, smoky, and powerfully elegant — a rare glimpse into Yoichi’s sweeter side.
※Additional Explanation
Nikka Yoichi Sherry & Sweet 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky is a rare, rich, and expressive release from the famed Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido — one of the most revered sites in Japanese whisky making. This exquisite expression is part of Nikka’s limited “Discovery” series, showcasing unique taste directions in Yoichi’s signature peated single malt style.
Aged for 12 years in sherry-seasoned casks, this whisky strikes an indulgent balance between bold smokiness and luscious dessert-like sweetness. From the first nosing, it evokes notes of dried figs, stewed raisins, chocolate ganache, and hints of orange peel, all layered over Yoichi’s characteristic peat and sea breeze essence. On the palate, the texture is velvety and round, revealing waves of sherry-soaked plums, baking spices, nutmeg, and smoky malt. The finish is long, rich, and warming — a crescendo of sweet complexity and maritime strength.
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