Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese Whisky

Classification: Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Distillery: Nikka’s Miyagikyo Distillery
Mashbill: Unisclosed buy rumor has it at approximately 80% Corn
Age: NAS
Proof: 90

Don’t let the name fool you—this whisky isn’t flavored, and it’s got zero coffee vibes. It’s named after Aeneas Coffey, the 19th-century genius who basically turned pot stills into a Rube Goldberg (bet you’re going to Google him) machine of two connected columns. Fancy, historical, and way cooler than your morning latte.

For the Bourbon fans who like your sweetness, smoothness, and corn…meet your Japanese cousin.

On the nose, it’s grass, spearmint, honey, and clove—like a spring picnic that smelled just right without anyone overdoing it.

On the palate, Skor bars, caramel, and corn come out to play. It’s smooth, sweet, and surprisingly mature—like it skipped the awkward teenage years entirely.

The finish is mellow chocolate pudding and oak, short but satisfying, the kind of goodbye that leaves you smiling without overstaying its welcome.

Overall: This is an approachable, versatile grain whisky that’s happy neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. Japanese whisky with bourbon-like charm? Check. Smooth, sweet, and pleasantly complex? Double check. Basically, Nikka Coffey Grain is your easygoing new favorite friend who also happens to be impossibly refined.