lemon zest
slightly sweet
zesty
citrus
pepper
caramel
apple
orange
menthol

lemon zest
slightly sweet
zesty
citrus
pepper
caramel
apple
orange
menthol

Nikka Coffey Gin

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750ml

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47% ABV

$36.99

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BrandNikka Whisky
CategoryGin
CountryJapan
DistilleryNikka Whisky
Style Gin
Alcohol 47%

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Quintessential and exceptional Japanese Gin

Certain Whisky-makers decide to shake things up while they wait for their amber product to reach maturity, so they grab their stills and make Gin. Bruichladdich made the glorious Botanist and the Kingsbarns distillery created the fabulous Darnley. Now, the alpha of Japanese Whiskies, Nikka, came up with a lavish and unique expression of Gin. It’s distilled in the famous Coffey stills (designed by Aeneas Coffey and imported from Scotland to Japan in the 1960s), which gives it its name and uniqueness.

Corn and malt distillate serves as a base while an abundance of botanicals is thrown in: Japanese citrus hybrid Amantasu, angelica, apple, coriander, Hirami lemon, Japanese pepper, juniper, Kabosu and Yuzu. Only 12 thousand bottles were made and while you’d be wise to put it in a Gin and Tonic or a Negroni, you’d be wiser to sip on it neat – expect a ridiculously long finish and a palate you’ve never experienced before. Nikka seems to fail at failing.

Appearance / Color

Clear.

Nose / Aroma / Smell

Citrus-forward aroma with hints of Meyer lemons and menthol.

Flavor / Taste / Palate

Unprecedented palate with wonderful sourness in the background and an explosion of lemon zest and orange.

Finish

Incredibly long and bitter, IPA like finish.

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Had it in a proper martini

While I suppose it could be harsh if served neat (I haven't tried it yet), I had it last night in a standard martini (made in front of me) made with Dolan and properly chilled. The flavors, while unusual and complex, are certainly gin-like. It was delightful.