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Nikka Yoichi 1973 Bourbon Hogshead
Distillery: Yoichi
Region: Hokkaido, Japan
Type: Japanese Single Malt
Age: 53 years
Score: 95.1/100
Average Price: $780,000
Tasting Notes
Peat, dark chocolate, coconut, dried banana, leather
Why It's Ranked #11
Yoichi, founded by Masataka Taketsuru to resemble the Scotch distilleries of his training, filled this hogshead in 1973. Hokkaido's cold climate has given the spirit magnificent structure.
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