Coca-Cola HBC Italia, the leading producer and distributor of The Coca-Cola Company brand beverages in Italy, introduces Spirits Yukisato, a fine Japanese whiskey that tells the tradition, elegance and quality of Japanese culture, into its portfolio.
Yukisato is handcrafted and small-scale in the mountains of the far north of Nagano Prefecture, in the cultural heart of Japan. The spring water from the nearby mountains, the harsh winters and the hot, continental summers that characterize this region are exceptional conditions for the production of Japanese whiskey.
It is a whiskey with a contemporary spirit but, with its three variants, it exudes a deep respect for the authenticity of tradition and the nature in which it is immersed.
Yukisato Blended Whiskey, aged for 3 years in ex-bourbon casks, has an elegant and fruity flavor, but with the strong character typical of malt whiskey. Amber in color, it has cereal notes and a slight sweetness with an aftertaste of caramel and vanilla. A smooth whiskey that is easy to drink straight.
Yukisato Single Grain, aged for 4 years in ex-bourbon barrels, is a delicate and sweet whiskey, thanks to its nutty aroma and shy hints of caramel and honey. The taste appears soft thanks to the notes of tropical fruit and vanilla.
Yukisato Pure Malt, aged for 4 years in ex-bourbon barrels, offers a delicate balance of flavors, due to a skilful blending of different malts. It is characterized by a warm, mixed aroma of nuts and raisins. On the palate it has notes of almond and vanilla, a long and persistent finish with spicy flavors that are expressed in a long and deep aftertaste.
"We are honored to be able to bring to Italy a whiskey of the highest quality and that so well expresses the meticulousness and elegance of Japanese culture" comments Maria Antonella Desiderio, Premium Horeca & Spirits BU Director of Coca-Cola HBC Italia "We have seen the Japanese Whiskey market grow by 25% in the last 4 years, and we expect it to continue to grow in the future. With the new Yukisatos, bartenders will be able to ride this trend with a product of the highest quality and great tradition".
Yukisato joins the Coca-Cola HBC Italia Spirits portfolio, the result of collaboration with some of the most important national and international brands in the sector, which includes over 90 references in all categories: vodka, rum, tequila, mezcal, whiskey, gin, aperitifs, vermouth, bitters and sweet liqueurs.