Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt (Discontinued)

Honey, floral, citrus zest, new wood, tiny hint of ash on the nose disappears on palate, little caramel vanilla to round it off

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt is a blended malt containing a high percentage from Miyagikyo, with the remainder coming from Yoichi. Aged on average for around 10 YR in different casks, including sherry. Very clean on the nose with fruit and light malt. Rich, fruity, and slight spice on the palate, with a generous and pleasing finish. There is a richness indicating some sherry wood influence. An ideal entry point to Nikka Whisky. My score was 90. Cheers!!

Nice flavor, this version doesn’t give the aging, but it tastes and drinks as an older spirit. Good balance in mouth with alcohol not adding heat.

Très doux, presque un goût de prune. Sucré, mais pas trop. À prendre en digestif.

Fruity, light peat notes. Can taste the Sherry cask influences. Very smooth for whiskey with no age statement.

JBUG 11/9/19 breakeven “honey, espresso, and baking spices”