Nose: Complex, with notes of toast, dry peat and twigs. On aeration, the peat becomes more intense, almost animal-like. Exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango) and fresh figs add substance and verve to the aromatic palette.

Mouth: Dynamic, exotic, honeyed (lime blossom) and floral (hyacinth). The mid-palate is deeply rooted (ginseng, gentian), highlighting an extremely saline and refreshing minerality.

Finish: Long and balanced. Peat with chocolate, vanilla and spicy (saffron) accents takes center stage. Intensely, it invites us to savor a delicious plain pound cake. Scents of Havana, wildflowers and black licorice.

Nose: Fruity (citrus, pear), vanilla.

Mouth: Unctuous. Fruity, vanilla, praline, biscuity.

Finish: Fresh and fruity.

Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak).

Mouth:Coconut, cranberry, butter.

Finish: Long on sweet ginger and cinnamon.

This unaged version was released in 2016 as a permanent product that truly captures the authentic style of Yoichi malts, when all age indications were removed. A blend of different malt whiskies, this bottling expresses a delicate balance of peaty, smoky and fruity aromas.

Nose: Fruity with a hint of smoke.

Palate: Malty notes with sweet cereal notes. Peat enhances the aromas.

Nose: Strawberry, cherry, Mizunara (Japanese oak).

Mouth: Raspberry, white peach, a touch of coconut.

Finish: Silky, on sweet vanilla, a hint of cinnamon.

Nose: Fine, balanced. malted barley-like, fruity (green banana, golden apple), acacia honey, exotic (pineapple), spicy (coriander, ginger, black pepper) and herbaceous (chervil, lovage). Then, gradually, medicinal notes (balsam).

Mouth: Lively, taut. Citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit) provide a dynamic attack. This is followed by a beautiful, almost roasted vanilla sequence (coffee), whose greediness highlights a remarkable sweet/savory balance.

Finish: Long, rich, with aniseed (star anise), vegetal (zucchini flower) and creamy (coconut milk) flavors gradually spreading around the palate.

Nose: Yoichi Discovery Aromatic Yeast reveals notes of ripe fruit, vanilla and toasted oak.
Feel: On the palate, this whisky reveals flavors of caramel, caramelized pears and walnuts.
Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to smoky, spicy notes.