{"product_id":"nikka-super-rare-old-50cl-yoichi-limited-design-70cl","title":"Nikka Super Rare Old 50cl Yoichi Limited Design 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eNikka Super Rare Old 50cl Yoichi Limited Design 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blended Japanese whisky has been around since 1962, in a distinctive glass bottle clearly meant to represent a whisky still. Created to commemorate the death of Masataka Taketsuru’s beloved wife Rita, I understand that the early batches were sold in hand-blown bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, Super Nikka is generally perceived as being a higher-end NAS Nikka blended product – or, if you prefer, it is an entry-level premium blend. According to Nikka, Super Nikka is meant to represent a classic style of easy-to-drink blended whisky (i.e., “smooth and mellow”) with only slight touches of peatiness and sherry. The exact mix is unknown, but Nikka reports that this blend contains a “high proportion” of malt from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. I have also seen it stated that Nikka\u003cspan class=\"prodCopy\"\u003e Coffey Malt and Coffey Grain whiskies (from their Coffey column still at Miyagikyo) are also present in the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, the nomenclature for this whisky gets a little confused online. In Japan, most people tend to call it Super Nikka (although Nikka Super is also fairly common). But because the label says (on different lines, in different orders on different batches): Nikka Whisky \/ Rare Old \/ Super, many list this whisky as Nikka Super Rare Old, or some similar variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition features artwork of Yoichi distiullery on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose : Surprisingly malty and rich on the nose. Caramel and vanilla. Chocolate and hints of citrus and toasted oak. Harmonious but a little simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste : Rich and fruity on the palate. Banana, malt, ginger, and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish : Short to medium long finish. More banana now, as well as milk chocolate. Hints of pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Nikka \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhisky is a Japanese company, founded in 1934 by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjuobL-6cOPAxUKWkEAHU-PALIQgK4QegQIARAB\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Masataka+Taketsuru\u0026amp;sca_esv=99ccd84969507416\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPdNXv5doevqVbfrRiU_4RgOOaNnA%3A1757150946775\u0026amp;ei=4v67aJeLL8CzhbIPyPDh0QY\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjuobL-6cOPAxUKWkEAHU-PALIQgK4QegQIARAB\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=about+nikka+whisky+summary\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGmFib3V0IG5pa2thIHdoaXNreSBzdW1tYXJ5MgUQIRigAUjLIFDvB1jjHXABeACQAQCYAbIBoAH_B6oBAzMuNrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCCaAC8gfCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIEECEYFcICBRAhGJ8FmAMAiAYBkAYIkgcDMi43oAeOJ7IHAzEuN7gH6wfCBwUyLTcuMsgHLg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDAHdX6qOsjxZBvu-Ofojg6m1KCbbHk3XIYSd1sL3kHFQoGr7YhUfQKG-BToSLCXGn77RwIlMvgDVtiUi1qZIBAQuEFMf7rAkTyU-32m_AzhJgZ7sBRVv5CtamHcmdedwCnVQdGPY7pJXHhgiZQs2eGz4r-d3X64-aSDEK67mwPLFAy6TfMH9vwv8aLuhkFNSACr1ST_y_0_IeiT4nkL4lxlniWgd1_FF1c-roHZtXq4cRi_-UAVe5Jmz_YxA4wdAPeLmb_VK3x6dh0R-lq5uqE\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMasataka Taketsuru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the \"Father of Japanese Whisky\" – after he studied distilling in Scotland. The brand is known for its two distilleries, the maritime-style \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjuobL-6cOPAxUKWkEAHU-PALIQgK4QegQIARAC\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAg\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Yoichi\u0026amp;sca_esv=99ccd84969507416\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPdNXv5doevqVbfrRiU_4RgOOaNnA%3A1757150946775\u0026amp;ei=4v67aJeLL8CzhbIPyPDh0QY\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjuobL-6cOPAxUKWkEAHU-PALIQgK4QegQIARAC\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=about+nikka+whisky+summary\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGmFib3V0IG5pa2thIHdoaXNreSBzdW1tYXJ5MgUQIRigAUjLIFDvB1jjHXABeACQAQCYAbIBoAH_B6oBAzMuNrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCCaAC8gfCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIEECEYFcICBRAhGJ8FmAMAiAYBkAYIkgcDMi43oAeOJ7IHAzEuN7gH6wfCBwUyLTcuMsgHLg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDAHdX6qOsjxZBvu-Ofojg6m1KCbbHk3XIYSd1sL3kHFQoGr7YhUfQKG-BToSLCXGn77RwIlMvgDVtiUi1qZIBAQuEFMf7rAkTyU-32m_AzhJgZ7sBRVv5CtamHcmdedwCnVQdGPY7pJXHhgiZQs2eGz4r-d3X64-aSDEK67mwPLFAy6TfMH9vwv8aLuhkFNSACr1ST_y_0_IeiT4nkL4lxlniWgd1_FF1c-roHZtXq4cRi_-UAVe5Jmz_YxA4wdAPeLmb_VK3x6dh0R-lq5uqE\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYoichi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the more delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-wiz-rootname=\"sQeGi\" class=\"GI370e\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjuobL-6cOPAxUKWkEAHU-PALIQgK4QegQIARAD\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Miyagikyo\u0026amp;sca_esv=99ccd84969507416\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPdNXv5doevqVbfrRiU_4RgOOaNnA%3A1757150946775\u0026amp;ei=4v67aJeLL8CzhbIPyPDh0QY\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjuobL-6cOPAxUKWkEAHU-PALIQgK4QegQIARAD\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=about+nikka+whisky+summary\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiGmFib3V0IG5pa2thIHdoaXNreSBzdW1tYXJ5MgUQIRigAUjLIFDvB1jjHXABeACQAQCYAbIBoAH_B6oBAzMuNrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCCaAC8gfCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIEECEYFcICBRAhGJ8FmAMAiAYBkAYIkgcDMi43oAeOJ7IHAzEuN7gH6wfCBwUyLTcuMsgHLg\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDAHdX6qOsjxZBvu-Ofojg6m1KCbbHk3XIYSd1sL3kHFQoGr7YhUfQKG-BToSLCXGn77RwIlMvgDVtiUi1qZIBAQuEFMf7rAkTyU-32m_AzhJgZ7sBRVv5CtamHcmdedwCnVQdGPY7pJXHhgiZQs2eGz4r-d3X64-aSDEK67mwPLFAy6TfMH9vwv8aLuhkFNSACr1ST_y_0_IeiT4nkL4lxlniWgd1_FF1c-roHZtXq4cRi_-UAVe5Jmz_YxA4wdAPeLmb_VK3x6dh0R-lq5uqE\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMiyagikyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which produce a wide range of single malt and blended whiskies. Nikka blends Scotch-inspired techniques with Japanese precision, creating whiskies renowned for their complexity, balance, and unique character influenced by their distinct environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\" class=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54524438643013,"sku":"0000002685571","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4058137344_e05d65e5-c7e8-4615-972f-a07002113fbf.jpg?v=1746551892","url":"https:\/\/b1yyjg-bk.myshopify.com\/products\/nikka-super-rare-old-50cl-yoichi-limited-design-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}