Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Blended Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 43%          Age: No Age Statement         Country: Japan

This is a blended malt named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. He is the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and produced the genuine whisky in Japan. Masataka learned that the natural resources surrounding a distillery were essential for quality whisky. Based on his thought, he selected two places, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, and built two distilleries there. Its gentle malt flavour, fruitiness and extremely well-balanced taste make it a perfect entry point into the world of Nikka.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Plenty of sherry notes leading to stewed plums and dark dried fruits, Honey puffs cereal, freshly cracked black pepper and charred oak.

Palate: Milky coffee, dark fruits soaked in sherry with some underlying earthy smoke.

Finish: Fresh barley notes, mocha and subtle smoke.