Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Japanese Single Malt Whisky- 750ml Old Rip Van Winkle dried apricot and Mizunara (Japanese

dried apricot and Mizunara (Japanese oak) Finish:  long

A slight touch of vanilla-rich oak

However this years release does not seem as scent forward

A 1979 vintage single malt from Macallan's extensive series of 18-year-old expressions matured in sherry casks

Parker's Heritage Collection 3rd Edition Golden Anniversary

Nikka Yoichi 15 Year Japanese Single Malt Whisky- 750ml Old Rip Van Winkle dried apricot and Mizunara (JapaneseDiscontinued Age Statement classic from Nikka. This whisky is produced at Nikka's Yoichi distillery located on Japan's northern most island, Hokkaido. The location of the distillery was chosen for its elevation and cool climate, proximity to a forest for access to wood for barrels, and a high quality water source nearby. This distillery still employs direct coal fired pot stills, something even the Scots rarely still do.