Masataka Taketsuru, the “Father of Japanese Whisky” is the person behind the NIKKA. Its products are rightly celebrated worldwide for their quality, and  you can feel the ingenuity of Masataka in Nikka whisky. Of all Nikka whiskies, perhaps the most celebrated is their Yoichi, strictly selected from among the malts distilled and matured for 15 years or more at the Yoichi distillery – birthplace of Nikka whisky. This single malt whisky is characterized by the fragrance of aged casks, a mellow well-rounded palate, and a bold powerful taste..