Nikka Whisky From the Barrel

Best lekker, volle smaak. Niet heel uitgesproken

Breathtaking Intense, punchy Bunsen burner intensity Toffee and caramel Long finish in the throat

The most interesting whiskey I’ve ever tasted. It’s different every time.

Very floral nose with caramel, oak, honey, corn dust, metallic and herbal. It is very sweet, oily & easy to consume. Nikka always deliver.

Spicy, dry wood, honey and fruit. Not getting the peat or smoke but maybe a faint bit of earthiness. Slapped it down with a touch of water and some floral, vanilla and toffee came out. It honestly a simple whiskey blend that you need to spend time with to really get it all.

Maybe I'm rating this lower than it deserves because it was really hyped up for me but falls short. To me this is a classic, or the classic, Japanese whisky. It's balanced, touching on many notes and not harsh. But what it has in this, it lacks in depth of flavor. They are there, just too many notes treading on toes. Sherry, wood, fruits, spice, sweet - its too much. Good at everything but great at nothing. Exceptionally long finish.