‹Nikka Whisky Yoichi Rum Wood Finish, Rum Cask, 2017, 46%
Nikka Whisky Yoichi

Nikka Whisky Yoichi Rum Wood Finish, Rum Cask, 2017, 46%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 14
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

The Nikka Yoichi Rum Wood Finish is finished in rum casks for one year. Experience some intense flavours from this Japanese beauty! Luca Gargano, famous for his Caroni rum releases at Velier in Italy, personally selected the rum casks for this whisky. This one time only cooperation between the Italian and Japanese companies marks the 70th birthday of Velier. Only 3500 bottles of the Nikka Yoichi R ...

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SGD 353SGD 311SGD 268SGD 225Price (SGD)Observed dateMar 10Apr 28Jun 14Mar 10 - SGD 341 - Alcovault Auctions - Mar 10, 2026Apr 28 - SGD 330 - Alcovault Auctions - Apr 28, 2026Jun 14 - SGD 238 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jun 14, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 14, 2026SGD 237.51
Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 28, 2026SGD 330.00
Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 10, 2026SGD 341.00

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Sep 2, 2026SGD 480.00
Region
Japan
Age
N.A
Vintage
2017
Bottled
2017
ABV
46%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Nikka Whisky Yoichi
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Rum
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
3500
Has box
No
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Unboxed
Series highlights
One-time cooperation between Nikka and Velier, marking Velier's 70th birthday. Luca Gargano personally selected the rum casks.
Historical context
Velier's 70th birthday
Special release
Collaboration with Velier; special release for European/US markets, not released in Japan.
Allocation
Europe & US
Nose
Expectantly fruity with BBQ pineapple, mango, banana, sugared spice, and soft smoke. Also notes of thick caramel, chocolate orange, and juicy tangerine.
Palate
Classic bourbon cask elements, slightly greener fruit, coconut, vanilla, woody spice, and prevalent peat smoke. Smooth and soft with good sweetness, winter spice, and earthy, oaky intensity.
Finish
Lingering with a slight bitter chocolate edge, salty caramel, and gentle smoke, leading to a long, spicy, and smooth finish.
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