Nikka Coffey Grain

 

 

 

45°

Distillery : Miyagikyo - Japan

Re-Filled, Remade and Re-Charred American Oak Casks

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Grain 

Launched in 2012

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

Coffey stills were created by Aenas Coffey in 1830. They are two-column stills that allow grain whisky to be distilled, preserving the flavours and creamy texture of the distillate. Masataka Taketsuru imported two of these stills to Japan in 1963 and 1966, and installed them in Miyagikyo. Since then, this distillery has been producing a grain whisky renowned all over the world. Coffey Grain has been developed to make this distillate accessible to everyone. Success is guaranteed.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

I immediately recognise the cereals typical of grain whisky: puffed rice, wheat germ, cornflakes, with a fruity hint of apple and vanilla, and also a chocolatey note, more like milk chocolate, with an ounce of coffee. Fresh mint, honey, dry earth, icing sugar. On the palate, it's quite bourbonny, with yeast, fresh cream, all vanilla-flavoured and honeyed, corn and hay. The finish is very pleasant, sparkling, with cola and mocha. Chestnut cream, ferns.

 

In Short,

It's a great success of its kind, and fans of grain whisky will be delighted. However, it doesn't offer the best value for money.

Score : 82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

                                           Luiz Bonfà - Manha de Carnaval