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We’ve reviewed plenty of Nikka’s whiskies thus far, however are simply now coming round to their gin, which they launched in 2017. As with the Japanese distillery’s Coffey Malt and Coffey Grain whiskies, the Coffey Gin attracts its title from the Coffey (column) nonetheless used as an alternative of a pot nonetheless. Nikka’s gin is completely different from different gins in its method towards using grains to impart character to the ultimate product. Most gins are made with a “impartial” distillate (typically created from wheat) which has been distilled to the purpose that it supplies a clean palate for the botanicals which might be infused to offer the gin’s taste. Nikka makes use of corn for the light sweetness it may impart and barley for the cereal notes it typically introduces. Nikka gin is made with eleven botanicals, many that are unusual for gin however make sense contemplating the Japanese origin of the product. As their web site notes:
The brilliant and zesty aroma originating from 4 sorts of Japanese citruses, Yuzu, Kabosu, Amanatsu and Shequasar, compliments the normal gin botanicals of juniper berries, angelica, coriander seeds, lemon and orange peels. There’s additionally a contact of apples, a fruit deeply associated to the historical past of Nikka, adopted by pleasantly tangy hints of inexperienced Japanese Sansho pepper on the end.
Let’s give it a strive.
On the nostril, Nikka Coffey Gin gives daring notes of orangey citrus and lemon rind. Some pine and pepper comply with. The palate follows go well with however is way more complicated: There’s quite a bit happening right here. The citrus and lemon peel notes hit first and blend with a beautiful, oily mouthfeel that carries each a spike of pepper and a contact of sweetness. Then the gin takes an natural flip, maybe from the Japanese pepper, and the end introduces a slight menthol be aware that’s fairly prolonged earlier than slowly fading.
The person flavors of Nikka Coffey Gin are actually distinctive however come collectively superbly into an built-in entire. That stated, I don’t assume this gin is for everybody, and it definitely gained’t attraction to somebody searching for a easy London dry gin to pair with tonic. Nikka works with tonic, however the result’s extra a posh cocktail that showcases citrus, natural notes, and a robust bitter character than a summer time sipper. For me, Nikka Coffey Gin is greatest served neat or with an ice dice. For adventurous gin followers, that is one to hunt out.
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