LeeEvolved
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Pure Malt
Blended Malt — Japan
Reviewed
April 19, 2018 (edited April 14, 2021)
"** 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...
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@Rick_M I have just tasted Taketsuru 21 at the Whiskybase Gathering in Rotterdam - a very decent dram, but certainly not worth $500. I filled two samples and plan to review it in a bit.
@LeeEvolved , @Slainte-Mhath - this is crazy! A bottle of Nikka 21 and Nikka 17 just sold together as one lot for $900 plus 23% buyers premium for total of $1,107. Skinner auctions in Mass. I bought 2 of each only a year ago and paid $159 (17) and $199 (21). My plan was to save one and drink one of each. Time for a new plan. :)
@LeeEvolved @Slainte-Mhath - ok, thanks guys!
@Rick_M - I agree with @LeeEvolved that it's a solid 4-star malt. I bought a bottle myself and tasted the whole range from NAS to 21 yo. If it's worth the hefty price tag is another question...
@Rick_M - I’d say it’s a 4-star dram. I really wish I would’ve tried that Hibiki 17 because I know the older one @PBMichiganWolverine sent me was highly rated by the group so I want to be sure the Taketsuru rates equally with the Hibiki aged stuff. But, what I remember is that it was pretty darn good stuff. I hope that helps.
@LeeEvolved - I know where a bottle of this is hiding at a good price. Would you rate this at 4 stars?
Dude. Those chicks were stellar. ;)