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Nikka
Coffey Grain Whisky
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Distillery:
Miyagikyo distillery
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Company:
Nikka whisky distilling Co.
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Cask Maturation
Predominantly made from corn, whisky distilled in a Coffey still is matured in old casks such as re-filled, remade and re-charred casks originally made from American oak
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Strength
45% ABV
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Note
Produced in Coffey stills, this makes the name Coffey Grain whisky. 95% corn & 5% barley
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Bottled:
2022
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Price
55
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Country:
Japan
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Region
Sendai. Miyagi
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Website:
nikka.com
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Type:
Grain Whisky
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Volume:
70 cl
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Age:
NAS
Taste note
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Colour:
Amber
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Nose:
Bourbon-like vanilla and corn notes with a herbal hint of chamomile.
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Palate:
Sweet, fruity flavours of melon, grapefruit and thick syrup, balanced by crunchy biscuits and fresh vanilla.
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Finish:
The corn notes, sweet and vibrant, last on the finish.
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Conclusion:
Fans of grain whisky should be pretty happy with this, as well as bourbon lovers.
Flavor profile
Spice
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Citrus
Sweet
Sweet
Wood
Wood
Rich Fruits
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- caramel
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- vanilla
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- malt
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- spices
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- wood
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- citrus fruits