Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky

Producer:

Nikka

Wine Description:

Coffey Malt is made from 100% malted barley. However it is not categorized as “malt whisky” but as “grain whisky” since it is not distilled in a pot still. This unique production method results in extraordinary flavors and texture.

Producer Description

Masataka Taketsuru, born into a sake-brewing family, traveled to Scotland in 1918 to learn the art of whisky making. He studied chemistry at the University of Glasgow and apprenticed at several distilleries, immersing himself in the craft. He married Rita Cowan, a Scottish woman who supported his dream of bringing whisky making to Japan. After returning to Japan, Taketsuru worked with Kotobukiya (later Suntory) to establish the Yamazaki Distillery, Japan's first whisky distillery. Founding Nikka: In 1934, Taketsuru left Suntory to establish his own company, Dai Nippon Kaju Co., Ltd., which would later become Nikka Whisky. He built the Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido, choosing the location for its similar climate to Scotland. In 1940, Nikka released its first whisky, marking the beginning of its journey as a prominent whisky producer.