Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Fernet Vallet and a liqueur

and a liqueur

imbuing the drink with an almost lemon-lime Gatorade hue

with a decade spent refining the number of distillations needed to create this extraordinary spirit

maybe even with an umbrella

Ferrand's 1840 Original Formula was inspired by the cognacs used in 19th century cocktails

Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Japanese Whisky Fernet Vallet and a liqueurFrom Hokkaido, a distillery on an island to the north of the Japanese mainland. This is a somewhat more heavily peated whisky, its smoky character noticeable from start to finish. Wood smoke on the nose, with black pepper, moss, cedar, barley, chocolate, and candied oranges layered in as well. More earthy smoke on the palate, along with a light sweetness, hints of citrus, green apple, almonds, vanilla, light salt, and mild granary notes. The finish is