Nikka 'Yoichi' 45% Rum & Other Spirits This special release of Arran

This special release of Arran harks back to the days of illicit distilling on the Island

fruit and caramel

heathery floral tone rises out of the glass on first sniff

sweet white wine

Nikka 'Yoichi' 45% Rum & Other Spirits This special release of ArranEstablished in 1934, the Yoichi distillery's coastal location on the northern island of Hokkaido was chosen by Masataka Taketsuru due to the climate there more closely resembling that of Scotland than any other area in Japan. Taketusuru studied for many years in Scotland and brought his knowledge back to Japan, even featuring the likes of traditional coal fired stills in his distilleries. The whisky has an earthy smokiness on the palate which balances