Tag Archives: Yoichi

Advent Calendar Day 2: Yoichi, 43%

Posted on 2 December 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

With the ridiculous popularity of Japanese whisky of the last couple of years, the distillers have had to remove the age stated whiskies from the market. No more Yoichi 10, 12, 15, 20, and the same goes for Miyagikyo, and … Continue reading →

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Nikka Yoichi 20 years old, 52%

Posted on 22 September 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I’ve reviewed this whisky in the past when I went to a tasting of a bunch of Japanese whiskies at De Whiskykoning. Then I found some interesting notes, but I thought it was time for a do over. Also, I … Continue reading →

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Yoichi 15, 45%

Posted on 17 June 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Yesterday I finished this bottle. I’ve been enjoying it for a while and at some point the time comes to drink the last drop. The drawback of that is that my stash of Japanese whisky is shrinking rapidly. If you … Continue reading →

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Hielander Whisky Festival 2015

Posted on 15 February 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

I realized a while ago that this 5th edition of the Hielander Whisky Festival is also the fifth time I’m there. So so far I didn’t miss a single one. I think this is something to keep up. This year, … Continue reading →

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Nikka Taketsuru 21yo, 43%

Posted on 2 February 2015 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

While I have a bottle of this amazing stuff at home, I decided to review the sample I brought from the Emakina tasting last Friday. I had to make sure the order of drams was all right, after all. Anyway, … Continue reading →

Posted in - Blended Malt, - Japanese Whisky, Nikka | Tagged Blended Malt, Hokkaido, Miyagikyo, Nikka, Sendai, Taketsuru, Yoichi | 1 Comment

Yoichi Single Cask 16, 1991-2007, #129493, 62%

Posted on 7 January 2014 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

Ever since I tasted my first Japanese whisky, the Taketsuru 17, I’ve been a fan of the barley distillates of the land of the rising sun. I tasted that Taketsuru right after I bought it in 2007. Back then it … Continue reading →

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Nikka Coffey Grain, 45%, 50cl

Posted on 19 April 2013 by Sjoerd de Haan-Kramer

The Coffey Grain whiskies from Nikka come in two shapes: 45% regular releases and ridiculously strong single casks (think of 60% to 63% ABV). I have tried one or two of the strong ones and found them to be to … Continue reading →

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