Nikka The Grain Discovery Aromatic Yeast: an unmissable whisky blend

Nikka The Grain Discovery Aromatic Yeast is part of the 'Nikka Discovery' limited series, created to retrace and highlight the key stages of Yoichi and Miyagikyo's creation. Since 2021, Nikka has offered limited editions focused on the discovery of a component of its whiskies and its aromatic impact. The first edition explored the influence of peat, the second highlights the work of yeasts, and the latest promotes grain whiskies by combining the know-how of 4 distilleries.

Nikka The Grain is the result of a blend combining the old Coffey Grain (maize and malted barley) and Coffey Malt (100% malted barley) from the Nishinomiya distillery, combined with Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt from Miyagikyo. These are joined by Barley Grain (malted and unmalted barley) and Barley Grain and Corn & Rye (malted barley, corn, rye), distilled in iron stills at the Moji and Satsuma Tsukasa distilleries. Aged in virgin American oak barrels.

On the nose, this whisky presents hints of beeswax, herbs and fresh fruit, which mingle with nuances of vanilla and cereals, revealing the richness of its flavour profile.

On the palate, the creamy sweetness of almond and coconut milk combine with vanilla, while notes of liquorice, cinnamon and ginger add surprising depth.

The soft, balanced finish reveals the cereals and herbs initially present on the nose, accompanied by aromas of mint, acacia honey and scents of broom and mimosa that linger on the palate.