The site for this distillery is in a valley chosen by Nikka's founder MasatakaTaketsuru and is his second distillery, and started production in 1969
He aimed to make a complete contrast between the two distilleries, this one and Yoichi, with different natural environments and production methods
This whisky is matured in sherry casks
NAS - ABV 45%
£76.52
Colour - Deep gold
Nose - Full and rich with floral notes, tropical fruit, beeswax and hints of wood smoke
Palate - Malt focused, with cinnamon and ginger spiciness, chocolate and tobacco
Finish - Long and soft. Tobacco fades to leave spiced, stewed fruit