After a Yoichi bottling is awarded the title of “Best of the Best” in an international blind tasting organized by Whisky Magazine in 2001 –the first time a non-Scottish whisky receives this honour– the recognition for the quality of Japanese malts and blends continues to grow among industry professionals, but also whisky connoisseurs and enthusiasts, making Nikka the most widely sold Japanese whisky brand in Europe.
WWA “Distillery Manager of the Year”
2016 – Koichi Nishikawa of Yoichi Distillery
ISC “Distiller of the Year”
2015 – Nikka Whisky
ISC “Trophy”
2019 – Taketsuru 25 years old
2017 – Nikka Coffey Malt
2015 – Nikka From the Barrel
2007 – Taketsuru 21 years old<
WWA “World’s Best Blended Malt”
2019 – Taketsuru 25 years old
2018, 2015, 2014, 2012 – Taketsuru 17 years old
2011, 2010, 2009, 2007 – Taketsuru 21 years old<
WWA “World’s Best Single Malt”
2008 – Yoichi 1987
Whisky Magazine “Best of the Best”
2001 – Single Cask Yoichi 10 years old