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Japanese Whisky · Japan

Nikka Coffey Grain

Column-distilled grain whisky. Vanilla-cream and tropical fruit.

ABV45%
AgeNAS
Price$70–90
Rating4.4 ★

Distillery

Nikka

Tasting notes

Nose
Vanilla, banana, coconut, toffee
Palate
Rich with vanilla, banana, coconut, and gentle oak
Finish
Long, smooth, with lingering tropical fruit

Flavor profile

vanillabananacoconuttoffeeoak

How to drink it

  • neat
  • rocks
  • highball

Food pairings

  • roasted chicken
  • fruit tart
  • vanilla ice cream
  • coconut shrimp

Price tier

Special-occasion shelf. $50–100. Reach for celebrations.

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