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Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Pure Malt
Blended Malt — Japan
Reviewed
April 6, 2023 (edited May 20, 2023)
2020 Release
Nose - Bold baked apples, toasted oak, poached pears, caramel, burnt sugar
Taste - Bold baked apples, toasted barley, toasted oats, dusty oak barrels in a warehouse, gentle tannic oak, whole wheat toasted brioche?
Finish - Lingering toasted malt, baked apples, dark chocolate, almonds
Score - 90/100
Final Thoughts - Although this is considered a "pure malt" I'm curious if there's really any Yoichi in this as I don't really get any peated influence at all and I'm curious if there is any Ben Nevis in this blend. Regardless, this isn't the most exciting whisky, but what's there is really well balanced and drinks exceptionally easy. Nice nose for the proof and no real off putting notes from start to finish. Definitely has that "older whisky" vibe that's hard to really put into words, but it's just something your tongue tells you as you drink it.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - Not at current prices
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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