Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Pure Malt

Morenos event

Tried this side by side with the 12, 12 had more sherry cask influence old NAS had more bourbon cask influence. Nose: Raisins, Sakura, Hazlenuts, Dark Chocolate, Smoke, Strawberries, Gingerbread, Cranberries, Mocha, Plums Palate: Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Burnt Honey, Smoke, Plums, Espresso, Dates, Grapefruit, Vanilla, Ginger, Barbecue Glazed Ham, Almonds Finish: Walnuts, Seville Oranges, Mocha, Brown Sugar, Coconuts, Raisins, Toasted Vanilla, Prunes, Burnt Honey