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Nikka Coffey Malt is a Japanese whisky made from 100% malted barley and distilled in a Coffey still rather than a pot still. The listing describes dark chocolate, orange zest and vanilla notes, with neat or cocktail serving suggested.
At a glance
- Made entirely from malted barley, but produced in a Coffey still instead of a pot still.
- The listing describes a full-flavoured profile with dark chocolate, orange zest, vanilla and gentle spice.
- Suggested neat, or in cocktails including an Espresso Martini, Manhattan or soda Highball.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unusual combination of malted barley and Coffey-still distillation gives buyers a clear point of difference from pot-still malt whisky.
- The suggested serves cover both sipping neat and mixing in familiar cocktails.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Brand | Nikka |
|---|---|
| Spirit type | Japanese Whisky |
| Bottle size | 70cl |
| Alcohol by volume | 45% |
| Grain | 100% malted barley |
|---|---|
| Still type | Coffey still |
| Listed tasting notes | dark chocolate, Maltesers, banoffee pie, mocha, marmalade and gentle spice |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
75% 75% - 4 stars
15% 15% - 3 stars
2% 2% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
4% 4%
Customer feedback highlights smooth texture and full flavour, with positive mentions of quality, taste and value for money. The overall rating distribution is mostly five- and four-star, but a smaller share of lower-star ratings means experiences are not uniformly positive. The reported smoothness and flavour may matter to neat drinkers, while the listing’s suggested cocktail serves offer another way to use the whisky.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the smooth texture and full flavour.
- Quality, taste and value for money are also mentioned positively.
Frequently asked questions
What is distinctive about Nikka Coffey Malt?
The listing says it is made from 100% malted barley but distilled in a Coffey still rather than a pot still.
What flavours are described?
The listing names dark chocolate, orange zest and vanilla, and also mentions Maltesers, banoffee pie, mocha, marmalade and gentle spice.
How does the listing suggest serving it?
It suggests drinking it neat or using it in an Espresso Martini, Manhattan or soda Highball.
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