Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Pure Malt

Review #5 of 12 from DC Whiskyfest 2018. I was only able to do 12 because I came down with something that afternoon that really messed with my head and stomach. I should have just stayed in the hotel room but I didn’t pay $350 for VIP tickets to sample my pillow! No scores for anything sampled as I don’t think it would be fair. Nice oak, floral, oranges and cherry blossoms on the nose. Balanced oak, pepper and floral on the palate. Not blown away but it was good.

"** Disclaimer: This review is what I would consider a “Quick Hit”- meaning I won’t have my usual in-depth notes that I usually like to take. The reason: this sample was poured at Whiskyfest DC on 4/17/18. All of these reviews will not be scored and I am actively looking to try them again at some point to do them more justice. This was the only Japanese whisky I tried at the festival (somehow I missed the Hibiki table for the 17yo). This one was really complex and smooth- I remember it being chocolatey and peaty. There was sherried fruit as well. It didn’t register right away but as I was walking to the next booth it all arrived on the finish. I should’ve went back later for an extra bump, but I ran out of VIP time because I was chasing @Telex away from the HP booth girls. At least, that’s my story...

Godt duft, blød og fed smag, meget rund og lang eftersmag,