Bottle Information
Bottler: Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Cask: #116.20
Cask Type: virgin oak puncheon
Type: Japanese Single Malt
Yoichi SMWS 116.20 Japanese single malt whisky. Single cask Virgin oak puncheon distilled November 1987 and bottled 2014 by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Limited release of 452 bottles.
Yoichi (Japan)
Yoichi 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. Yoichi Distillery visitor centre welcomes visitors and offers distillery tours.
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Yoichi
Yoichi Distillery, founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, is located on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, and holds the distinction of being the country’s most northerly whisky distillery. Owned by Nikka Whisky, Yoichi is renowned for its traditional production methods, including direct coal-fired stills, which create rich, robust, and peaty malt whiskies with a distinctive character. The distillery also features a visitor center, offering insights into its history and craftsmanship. Iconic expressions like Yoichi Single Malt showcase its heritage, making it a must-visit destination for whisky enthusiasts worldwide.
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