{"title":"Yoichi Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoichi Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1934\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasataka Taketsuru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is located on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokkaido\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Japan’s northernmost island, and holds the distinction of being the country’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emost northerly whisky distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Owned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikka Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Yoichi is renowned for its traditional production methods, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edirect coal-fired stills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which create rich, robust, and peaty malt whiskies with a distinctive character. The distillery also features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evisitor center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering insights into its history and craftsmanship. Iconic expressions like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoichi Single Malt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcase its heritage, making it a must-visit destination for whisky enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yoichi-10-year-old","title":"Yoichi 10 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoichi 10 year old Japanese single malt whisky distilled and matured at Nikka Yoichi Distillery, Hokkaido, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent introduction into the world Japanese whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- pagebreak --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoichi (Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoichi Distillery is situated close to the Sea of Japan in the town of Yoich and on the Shakotan Peninsular which is on the west side of Hokkaido Island. Yoichi Distillery is the most northerly distillery in Japan and also the second oldest distillery in Japan having been founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru who had studied whisky production in Scotland. Distilling commenced in 1936, blended whisky was released in 1940 and then Yoichi single malt whisky in 1984. Yoichi is equipped with six stills which are heated directly by a coal fire. Worm tubs are used to cool the spirit and the distillery has its own cooperage. A small number of Japanese Oak casks are filled for maturation. 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Yoichi Distillery is the most northerly distillery in Japan and also the second oldest distillery in Japan having been founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru who had studied whisky production in Scotland. Distilling commenced in 1936, blended whisky was released in 1940 and then Yoichi single malt whisky in 1984. Yoichi is equipped with six stills which are heated directly by a coal fire. Worm tubs are used to cool the spirit and the distillery has its own cooperage. A small number of Japanese Oak casks are filled for maturation. 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Yoichi Distillery is the most northerly distillery in Japan and also the second oldest distillery in Japan having been founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru who had studied whisky production in Scotland. Distilling commenced in 1936, blended whisky was released in 1940 and then Yoichi single malt whisky in 1984. Yoichi is equipped with six stills which are heated directly by a coal fire. Worm tubs are used to cool the spirit and the distillery has its own cooperage. A small number of Japanese Oak casks are filled for maturation. 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Yoichi Distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- pagebreak --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly selected from among the malts distilled and matured for 20 years or more at the Yoichi distillery, birthplace of Nikka Whisky, this single malt whisky is characterized by the fragrance of aged casks, a mellow well-rounded palate, and a bold, powerful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49064853176585,"sku":"587-587","price":171.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/3272\/1929\/files\/yoichi_20yo_300.jpg?v=1737720606"},{"product_id":"yoichi-18-year-old-1991-single-cask","title":"Yoichi 18 Year Old 1991 Single Cask","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle cask #129374 distilled and matured at Yoichi Distillery, Hokkaido, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- pagebreak --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/list-16-prodlist-126\"\u003eYoichi\u003c\/a\u003e (Japan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoichi Distillery is situated close to the Sea of Japan in the town of Yoich and on the Shakotan Peninsular which is on the west side of Hokkaido Island. 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