What is a Coffey grain still?
What is a Coffey grain still?
Made from 100% malted barley, whisky distilled in a Coffey still is matured in old casks to enhance the rich maltiness, complexity and a silky texture. This expression is not categorized as “malt whisky” but as “grain whisky” since it is not distilled in a pot still. Whisky.
Is Nikka Coffey grain rare?
According to the bottle, they are a “traditional and rare patent still Nikka imported from Scotland in 1963”. Or you could just look it up on Wikipedia and then come back here. Suffice to say they’re not your usual whisky still.
How old is Nikka Coffey grain?
There is no age statement, but the benchmark for this whisky is 8-12 years. The profile is carnival candy filled, and while it is slick, it is not sticky sweet on your palate. Some vanilla and cinnamon are added to the flavors found along with honey wine and peaches.”
How long is Nikka Coffey aged?
The whisky must be mashed, fermented, and distilled in a Japanese distillery. 95% or less ABV. Stored in wooden barrels of no more than 700 liters for at least three years.
How do you enjoy Nikka Coffey grain?
Nikka Whisky’s recommended ratio is 3 parts mixer to 1 part whisky, but feel free to adjust to your preferred taste.
- Mizuwari. (still water)
- Highball. (sparkling water)
- Ginger Highball. (ginger ale)
Does Nikka Coffey taste like coffee?
Taste: A light but reasonably mouth-coating arrival. Again, it’s somewhat bourbon-like – caramel, butterscotch and light vanilla join peaches and bananas and sweetened corns. Underneath there’s a pleasant chocolate flavour, and it pains me to say coffee, but coffee is there too.
Is Nikka Coffey grain made in Japan?
The Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is produced at Miyagikyo distillery in Sendai, Japan. The “Coffey” part in the name goes back to the two-column stills used to distill the Whisky. They were imported from Scotland back in 1963.