Nikka coffey Malt

Coffey Malt is an original single malt whisky, distilled from malt in a Coffey still, and is one of the essential components of Nikka blends.

The Coffey still was named in honor of its inventor, Aeneas Coffey. In 1830, the French-born Irishman perfected this technique, which became widely adopted by the Scots for the production of blends, allowing them to surpass Ireland as the premier producer of whiskey. The distillation process is continuous, whereas stills used for the production of single malts require two separate distillations.

Nikka has two Coffey stills at its Miyagikyo distillery for the production of its grain whiskies.

Imported from Scotland in 1963, these antique stills produce very well-rounded spirits with a distinctive character that defines Nikka's signature blends.

Color: Gold.

Nose: Lively, tart and spicy! Fresh and citrusy, it's an ode to lemon, which the sweet Williams pear barely manages to moderate. Fine peppery notes and a hint of balsamic vinegar mingle with soft vanilla aromas.

Palate: As on the nose, its vivacity is sustained by predominantly citrus aromatic compounds (orange and clementine), which challenge more persuasive notes of coffee, praline, and vanilla cream. Surprisingly, it gives way to various types of plum, leaving the false impression of an eau-de-vie. The finish remains focused on plum, with a brief appearance of licorice before the fruit aromas once again take center stage.