Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Review

Company: Asahi Group Holdings

Distillery: Nikka Whisky Distillery

Region: Osaka, Japan

Aging: No Age Statement but likely 8-12 years

ABV: 45% ABV

Proof: 90 Proof

Mash Bill: 95% Corn, 5% Malted Barley

Non-Chill Filtered: Yes

MSRP Price: $65

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden Honey

Nose: Honey, buttery sugared toast, vanilla, caramel, spice

Palate: Strong vanilla, bourbon qualities, caramel, charred oak, pepper, spice, cinnamon notes, citrus

Finish: Medium finish with a bit of heat – leaves you with a spicy, pepper finish

Is Nikka Coffey Grain an Approachable Whisky?

Nikka Coffey Grain whisky has quite a bite to it.

It doesn’t necessarily burn, but it has a peppery spice to it that really wakes up your taste buds.

Is Nikka Coffey Grain Complex?

Nikka Coffee Grain isn’t too complex.

Since it is 95% Corn, it has qualities similar to a bourbon which means you get a lot of vanilla, caramel, and charred oak flavors.

The finish is a bit spicy and is something I’m not particularly fond of.

What are Nikka Coffey Grain’s strongest attributes/flavors?

Nikka Coffee Grain’s strongest attribute is that it’s a Japanese Whisky.

I think since it is Japanese, it stands out on a shelf, and with the Coffee Grain label, it piques interest.

Is Nikka Coffey Grain a go-to whisky?

Nikka Coffee Grain isn’t a whisky I could sip on regularly.

It has a bit too much spice and pepper for me and there are American bourbons that I prefer at cheaper prices like New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon and Bib and Tucker 6 Year.

Is Nikka Coffey Grain priced accurately to its quality?

Nikka Coffey Grain is a bit overpriced for what it delivers.

I would be more likely to recommend this bottle if it were in the $40 price range.

Conclusion for Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

Nikka Coffee Grain Whisky is a Japanese Whisky that stands out on the shelf because we just don’t get many Japanese whiskeys here in Pennsylvania.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t a huge fan of this bottle.

I’d be curious to try the Nikka Coffee Malt to see whether that is better since it is 100% Malted Barley.

I am guessing I will prefer that one over this.

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