Why is it called Coffey grain?

Why is it called Coffey grain?

Nikka Coffey Grain is a made from a mash bill containing mostly corn, and a dash of malted barley. It was distilled using a Coffey still (aka patent still). Coffey still is named after Aeneas Coffey (1780–1852), an Irish inventor and distiller.

Is Nikka Coffey grain discontinued?

The Drinks Business reports that Nikka made this decision for the sake of “stable and effective conservation of whisky reserves.” This isn’t the first time that increased demand has marked the end of one of Nikka’s brands: in early 2019, it discontinued Nikka 12 and “temporarily suspended” its Nikka Coffey Malt, and …

Is Nikka Coffey grain a single malt?

Japan- A single grain whisky, rarely bottled on its own, distilled in Nikka’s signature Coffey still. Awarded Gold Medal at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards and at International Spirits Challenge 2020.

Where is Nikka Coffey grain made?

Miyagikyo distillery
Distilled at the Miyagikyo distillery, Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is the grain whisky component in Nikka’s blended whiskies like the Super Nikka, From The Barrel and Tsuru 17.

Is Nikka Coffey grain rare?

According to the bottle, they are a “traditional and rare patent still Nikka imported from Scotland in 1963”. Suffice to say they’re not your usual whisky still. The new Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is made from corn, distilled through these continuous Coffey Stills, and is bottled at 45% ABV.

Is Japanese whisky better?

Japan is home to some of the highest distilleries in the world; as elevation increases, pressure decreases, and therefore the boiling point also decreases. A lower boiling point helps retain flavor and aroma and produces a smooth, more drinkable whisky.

Who owns Nikka Coffey grain?

Asahi Group Holdings
Nikka Whisky Distilling

Is Nikka Coffey grain made in Japan?

COFFEY GRAIN, COFFEY MALT | Brands | NIKKA WHISKY – English. The Coffey still is the world’s first patented continuous still invented by Aeneas Coffey in 1830. The first still was imported from Scotland to Japan in 1963, followed by the second still in 1966.