Nikka Coffey Gin (750Ml)

Description

Nikka is best known for Japanese whisky. In 2017 it turned its Coffey stills to gin. These old column stills were brought to Japan from Scotland in 1963. They run on corn and barley and give the spirit a soft, silky body. That base sets this gin apart from most London dry styles.

Nikka uses 11 botanicals. Juniper, angelica and coriander form the classic core, with lemon and orange peel. Four Japanese citrus fruits lead the show: yuzu, kabosu, amanatsu and shikuwasa. Apple and green sansho pepper complete the list.

Open the bottle and the citrus jumps out first, bright and zesty. Juniper and a light pine note sit behind it. On the palate the botanicals stay in balance over that silky texture. A gentle apple note comes through. The finish turns pleasantly tangy, thanks to the sansho pepper.

At 47% it holds its own with tonic or soda. Add a thin slice of citrus and you are set. It also makes a crisp, citrus-led Martini. If you like cocktails, it works in almost any gin recipe.

Pick this gin when you want something clean, bright and a little different. It is a smart bottle for anyone curious about Japanese spirits beyond whisky.

Product Details

• UPC: 4904230049296
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 47%
• Origin / Country: Japan
• Type: Gin
• Brand: Nikka
• Grain / Mash Bill: Corn and barley, Coffey still distilled
• Botanicals: Juniper, angelica, coriander, lemon peel, orange peel, yuzu, kabosu, amanatsu, shikuwasa, apple, sansho pepper
• Recommended Pairing: Citrus fruits, tonic water, light cocktails
• Mixing Suggestion: Gin and tonic, gin and soda, classic gin cocktails
• Taste Profile: Japanese citrus, juniper, apple, silky texture
• Aroma & Bouquet: Bright, zesty yuzu and Japanese citrus, juniper
• Smooth & Finish: Pleasantly tangy green sansho pepper