This is a Junmai Daiginjo sake with a rich aroma that carries undertones of peaches aand lychee and an elegant taste full of depth and freshness

"One for no age statement naysayers... Eloquent & beautiful." - whiskyadvocate.com Back in 2015, Nikka announced they were discontinuing their age statement and No Age Statement (NAS) releases for the Yoichi and Miyagikyo labels and consolidating them into two new bottlings. These whiskies have now arrived in Australia. Two NAS versions that differ slightly to the previous versions now represent the entire portfolio. It was yet another move that triggered a buying rush. Reports have it that Tokyo is now pretty much out of age statement Japanese whiskies, unless you visit bars or auction houses. Nikka's reasons for the radical new strategy are now familiar. They simply have no old stocks to sell. Decades ago, both local and world demand for Japanese malts was low, so few barrels were being laid down for extended periods. Stefan Van Eycken, writing for www.nonjatta.com explains "...there were years, at both Yoichi and Miyagikyo distillery, when the barrels laid down for maturation could be counted on the fingers of one hand. The ‘stock shortage’ is not an excuse or a PR stunt – it’s very real. Sources within Nikka have said that it is ‘likely’ that age-statement single malts will be brought back in 5 or 6 years’ time. No official statement to that effect has been made for the simple reason that doing so – in Japan – would be interpreted as a promise (which could come back to haunt them in 6 years’ time)." The dropping of age statements doesn't always translate into a drop in quality. Early reviews for both releases have been very positive. Evidently, Chief blender Tadashi Sakuma has risen to the challenge of creating a great assemblage from a restricted inventory.

The production takes place in Fuefuki, a region rich in natural resources and surrounded by mountains: two national parks to the north and west, and the spectacular Mount Fuji to the south. Concentrated spring waters emerge in this valley after passing the subsoil with porous washing stones. A gin capable of transmitting the Zen spirit of Japan, bringing the human being into serenity and harmony with nature.

A uniquely smooth and mellow blend with flavours of sweet and juicy citrus orange, creamy milk chocolate and a dusting of cinnamon. A portion of this 13-year-old blended whisky is finished in American Rye Cask magnifying the delicate vanilla notes and adding additional flavour

Full maturation creates a perfect alignment of rich flavours and acidity with a fresh, clean afertaste.

Gentleness is Elegantly balanced with richness. Round and savoury taste is harmonized with aroma. Smooth plate and fine finish.

Maximizing the outcome of extremely soft water, water this Ginjo is crisp on the palate, with a pleasant finish.

Fresh wood barrel dominates the spirit with a touch of vanilla and flowers that bring to breath of nectar, maltose, tones of fruits citrus, Mizunara oak & coffee beans; medium wood intergration, then finish with a sweet aftertaste of maltose. Very smooth, rounded full pallet and easy to drink.

Round sweetness expands in the mouth. Solid acidity makes clean finish. It goes well with food.

Fruity aroma is nicely harmonized with earthyand mineral aroma. Well-balanced sake with expansive savoury taste.