Reverend357
Nikka Whisky From the Barrel
Blended — Japan
Reviewed
December 7, 2017 (edited January 18, 2018)
Day 7. Today we got some of the more hyped up japanese whiskies. Nikka from the barrel, a cute little bottle. On the nose you definatly get a bit of wood workshop. together with the typical barley note and what reminds me of teriyaki chicken. No idea why but that was what came to mind. Asian food in general. Which I kinda want now. The taste is somewhat surprising. Cinnamon, honey, citrus, salty smoke, barley and spices. All rounded up by some nice, but never overpowering heat. For me this is somewhere between a friendly, sweet speyside and a harsh, smoky Islay. Doesn't quite fit in either category, but has strong notes of both. I like it. The aftertaste is somewhat long, bittersweet and salty. A bit on the expensive side considering it's only a 0.5l bottle, but we are already used to that from japanese whiskies. For me, it's worth the price anyway. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I still might have some instant Ramen...somewhere, to satisfy that craving for asian food this gave me. Have a good day.
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