Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky

A sweet whisky that is very nice by itself - as is the grain version. I am not sure I’d compare these to Scottish/Irish/American whiskies though. They are their own thing.

Where this bad boy really shines is in an old fashioned though. But make sure you add half the amount of sugar you normally would! My recipe is 2oz of this, 2dash bitters and 1/2 tsp of 1:1 simple syrup. Garnish with flames orange peel.

25th October 2021

An incredible sweet carmamel flavored whisky witth some hints of Citrus and white chocolate.

Very smooth and delightful finish.

That being said , this whisky is not for everyone; If you dislike sweet and soft whisky, this won't be for you.

27th January 2021

The previous reviewer needs a smell and palate transplant. This is one of the most delicious whiskys around. Sweet, citrussy, caramel poured over ripe fruits, all sorts of loveliness in a glencairn. One of my must have daily drams.

22nd December 2020

This is perhaps the worst whisky I've ever tasted. I've tried it multiple times--neat, ice, letting it sit for a while, adding drops of water, but every time, I tasted nothing but medicine.

15th December 2020

I found this whisky to be a complete new dimension of malted barley distillate. Neither japanese or scotch, just a thing on its own. Extreamly malty, deep and mellow, sweet, though elegant and layered.
May be a somewhat similar to Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, but more elaborated and elegant.

18th October 2020

Fantastic. There is a mild burn that may discourage a few but it's easily tempered with a drop of water and then it's just a joy: biscuit-y, vanilla-laced, good length and lovely finish. Skip dessert and have a double of this. If there is such as a thing as comfort food for whisky, I've found it.

25th September 2020

Nose: Spiced phenolic ringlet. Banana. A putrid random note.

Palate: Luxurious flow of sweet fruits. It thick and you won't want to swallow this whiskey....just swivel all day.

After: This is resting between courses in the finest restaurant...marvellous.

5th July 2020

Love it, wish it was more freely available

5th July 2020

After tasting many scotch whiskies, I ventured out and tried two Japanese whisky, the Nikka Coffey Malt and the Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony. I was surprised at how bad the Nikka Coffey Malt (yes it's the malt and not the grain bottle) tasted. Raw alcohol taste and it was very much like Vodka or the Korean Soju. Doesn't taste like whisky to me, maybe just a hint. Lots of burning in the mouth with very little long-lasting taste. I do not like it and cannot finish my bottle. I don't understand how this won any awards or recommended. Paid $79 here in the US.

10th May 2020

Warning , if you don't like very sweet whisky's , this one will not be for you


I personally adore the lovely taste of caramel and a bit of citrus in this whisky. Lovely, smooth and gentle on the tongue.

21st April 2020