Masataka Taketsuru — widely regarded as the father of Japanese whisky — built Miyagikyo Distillery in 1969 as his second production site

Hosting an intimate dinner party centered on Napa Valley wines

A charcuterie board featuring aged Gouda and cured meats brings out the vanilla and truffle qualities in the glass

Few wineries anywhere can claim continuous production since the fifteenth century

with an unexpected apple-pear character contributed by the Viognier component

Nikka Yoichi Limited Edition 2019 750ML american-single-malt Masataka Taketsuru — widely regardedNikka Yoichi Limited Edition 2019 750ML is a 48% ABV Japanese single malt vatting whiskies from five decadesthe 1960s through the 2000sdistilled at Hokkaido's Yoichi Distillery. This exceptionally rare release earned a Category Winner title at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards and saw only 70 bottles allocated to the U. S. market, making it one of the most coveted Japanese whisky bottlings of the modern era. Quick Facts: ABV: 48% Origin: Hokkaido, Japan