Established in 1934, the Yoichi distillery’s coastal location on the northern island of Hokkaido was chosen by Masataka Taketsuru because the climate there more closely resembles 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 traditional coal-fired stills in his distilleries.

The whisky’s earthy smokiness on the palate delicately balances oak spice and nutty characters. Soft fruit and a distinct coastal note make this a robust savoury dram worth trying.

Country: Japan

Alc 45%