Masataka Taketsuru (the father of Japanese whisky) is the founder of the Nikka Company, where the Yoichi distillery is the flagship. Voted best single malt in the world twice, Yoichi belongs to a niche of distilleries that make and have made whisky history: Ardbeg, Yamazaki, Lagavulin, Macallan and Laphroaig.
A mythical blend of whiskies of multiple ages all distilled at the legendary Yoichi distillery. A large portion of the whisky is aged in ex-sherry casks. Delicately balanced between the peaty part of the whisky and the more floral and fruity aromas.
In 2024 Nikka celebrates 90 years of success. It all began when Masataka Taketsuru founded Yoichi, a distillery located on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. And this is the story of a visionary and passionate pioneer who made a fundamental contribution to the success that Japanese whisky enjoys today all over the world.

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