Nikka Coffey Grain Whiskey

Product Information: – Produced at the Miyagikyo Distillery near Sendai – Miyagikyo was the second Nikka distillery and was established in 1969 – Traditionally distilled using a column still imported from Scotland in 1963 – Distilled from corn – Excellent in cocktails that call for bourbon – 45% ABV Brand Information: The founder of Nikka and the father of Japanese whiskey Masataka Taketsuru received his training in Scotland while under contract for another company. Taketsuru founded Nikka in 1934 with the establishment of the Yoichi Distillery on the island of Hokkaido. Taketsuru’s early successes prompted the development of a second distillery in 1969 this time built on the island of Honshu in the foothills of the Miyagi prefecture two hours north of Tokyo. Awards: Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2013