Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky Japan 750 mL

NOSE Notes of tropical fruits, coconut and banana. PALATE A rich, soft, sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla wafer. FINISH A delicate finish with a touch of honeyed citrus.

Whisky Advocate 92 points – While many dads have long decided to stick to what they like, some dads continue to seek novelty and adventure, whether by hang-gliding, surfing, or just trying new spirits. So maybe dad has been hearing about this new breed of Asian whisky everyone’s slobbering over and is eager to try it for himself. It doesn’t matter how much you love him, though-most of the top Kavalans and Yamazakis are way too expensive to procure, if you can even find them. A splendid affordable and locatable option, however, is this corn (with a small amount of malt) whisky made from continuous distillation using Coffey stills. The grain whisky is initially light and fruity, finishing with some fudge and toffee.