In 2013, Nikka created this distinctive variation through ongoing experimentation aimed at diversifying options and providing added thrills for enthusiasts. Crafted exclusively from 100% malted barley, the whisky undergoes distillation in a Coffey still and matures in aged casks to intensify its luxurious malt flavors, intricate characteristics, and smooth texture. Despite its malted barley composition, this expression falls under the classification of "grain whisky" rather than "malt whisky" due to its distinct distillation process in a Coffey still instead of a pot still.