Nikka Expressions

Question 1

When did Nikka release their first single malt?

Answer 1

-November 1984
-Nikka Single Malt Hokkaido 12 Year Old (43% abv)

Question 2

Nikka Core Range of Single Malts

Answer 2

-By 2008 Nikka had a beautiful core range
-NAS, 10, 12 and 15 year old from both distilleries
+20 year old from Yoichi
-in 2015 they caused the “Nikka Shock” by announcing all age statement whiskies were being discontinued

Question 3

Nikka Single Malts on Scotch Malt Whiskey Society list

Answer 3

-There are no Single Cask expressions released by either Nikka distillery
-They have both been added to SMWS list
-Yoichi = 116
-Miyagikyo = 124

Question 4

Nikka Core Range of grain whiskies

Answer 4

Coffey Malt
Coffey Grain
both at 45% abv