Nikka Taketsuru 17 Years Old Pure Malt Japanese Blended Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 43%          Age: 17 Years Old        Country: Japan

*Please note that this is not supplied with a gift or presentation box. The bottle will be supplied only.

This is a blended malt named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. He is the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and produced the genuine whisky in Japan. Masataka learned that the natural resources surrounding a distillery were essential for quality whisky. Based on his thought, he selected two places, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, and built two distilleries there.

In 2015 this blended whisky from Nikka was voted Best Blended Malt Whisky  at the World Whisky Awards. Since then it has been hard to find and the value of the bottle keeps increasing as stocks get lower. Nikka have officially announced that it is now a discontinued product. It is a full-bodied vatted whisky full of truly exceptional depth, balance and flavour. A combination of single malt whiskies from Yoichi and Miyagikyo, both owned by Nikka.

Please again note that this is not supplied with a gift or presentation box. The bottle will be supplied only.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Malty and firm oak notes, honeyed toasted barley and hints of espresso and soft peat.

Palate: Toasted barley, malty with honey sweetness and wonderfully fresh.

Finish: The malty notes carry on through with well balanced oak and delicate sweetness.