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Bottle archive / hokkaido

Nikka Days

ニッカセッションデイズ

On the shelf Not declared

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What it costs in Japan

Observed shop / shelf price

¥2,500

700ml · tax basis not recorded

Static FX equivalent: about $17 at ¥150/$ (2026-08); not an overseas observation.

Our estimate · checked August 2026

Observed shop / shelf price · 750ml · tax basis not recorded

$37

Observed price · checked August 2026
Zachys listed price, 750ml. A named US retailer, but not our Total Wine benchmark.

No markup multiple is shown unless both the Japan and overseas values are observed transaction/shelf prices with dated provenance.

Can you actually buy it here?

Stocked by ordinary Japanese liquor shops and supermarkets at list price.

Our estimate · checked August 2026

Is it Japanese whisky?

We found no producer statement either way. This is not an accusation of anything; it means the question is unanswered.

How it tastes

A light, modern blend aimed at people who find Yoichi too much. Pleasant and unchallenging. Not declared under the JSLMA standard.

Peat

Sweetness

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Our estimates, scored the same way across every bottle so they can be compared.

Specification

Producer	Nikka Whisky
Region	Hokkaido
Type	Blended
Age	No age statement
ABV	40%
Casks	Bourbon, Sherry
Best served	Highball, On the rocks
Our rating	79 / 100 (editorial)

Where to buy outside Japan

The Whisky Exchange

ships from UK

Master of Malt

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