Nikka has added two restricted version whiskies to its Discovery vary for 2022, Yoichi Single Malt Fragrant Yeast and Miyagikyo Single Malt Fragrant Yeast. Final September, the Asahi-owned model unveiled the first two expression within the collection, which focuses on the variety of components accessible throughout the distillery.
The Nikka Discovery 2022 expressions spotlight “distinctive” aromas generated throughout fermentation. Bottled at 48% ABV, Yoichi Single Malt Fragrant Yeast is partially made out of a batch that has an estery aroma paying homage to ginjyo sake, in accordance with Nikka. In the meantime, the Miyagikyo Single Malt Fragrant Yeast, which is bottled at 47% ABV, presents a fruitier aroma of peach and apricot.
“Nikka Discovery 2022 is a fruit of our huge reserve of yeast cultures and gathered knowhow to make use of them, together with skilful mixing,” mentioned Emiko Kaji, Nikka Whisky worldwide enterprise improvement supervisor. “Our blenders took nice care to reinforce solely good aromas and combine them with the unique model of every distillery.”
Every expression is restricted to twenty,000 bottles worldwide and are each priced at $275 within the US. The model mentioned it will proceed to develop restricted editions releases below the Discovery collection within the coming years.
