Yoichi 1989 Single Cask #206497 – A Rare Nikka Distillery Treasure
An exceptional single cask release from Nikka’s famed Yoichi distillery - a name synonymous with Japanese whisky heritage and uncompromising craftsmanship. Distilled on the 13th of February 1989 and bottled in 2012 at a commanding 60% ABV, this expression offers a rare encounter with the original character of Yoichi, drawn straight from cask #206497 and presented without dilution or blending.
Every drop reflects the distillery’s traditional production philosophy, rooted in the vision of Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru - a pioneer who studied whisky-making in Scotland before establishing Yoichi in 1934. The distillery remains renowned for its use of coal-fired pot stills and its coastal location in Hokkaido, conditions that contribute to a distinctive and enduring style admired by collectors worldwide.
Specifications
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Category: Single Cask
Distillery: Yoichi (Nikka Whisky)
Region: Hokkaido, Japan
Distilled: 13 February 1989
Bottled: 2012
Cask Number: #206497
Strength: 60% ABV
Size: 700ml
About the Distillery
Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the Yoichi Distillery is the cornerstone of Nikka Whisky’s legacy. Located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, Yoichi was deliberately built to mirror the Scottish distilleries where Taketsuru trained, with a cool maritime climate and traditional coal-fired stills that remain in use to this day. This dedication to time-honoured techniques has made Yoichi one of the most respected names in Japanese whisky - a distillery whose rare single casks are now considered true treasures among collectors.
