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Nikka Coffey Malt 1998 is a single malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 62% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Nikka's Coffey Malt represents an unconventional approach: malted barley distilled through a continuous still rather than traditional copper pot stills, technically placing it outside single malt classification. The Coffey still yields a lighter, more delicate spirit than pot-distilled malts, with elegant fruit and subtle spice notes from Japanese oak maturation. A whisky for those interested in Japanese distilling innovation and technical experimentation.

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