Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box)
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- Taketsuru 17 Year Old is a blended malt that marries whiskies from Nikka's two flagship distilleries—Yoichi and Miyagikyo—representing Japanese whisky craft at its most refined. This age-stated release is among the final numbered expressions before Nikka ceased disclosing age.
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ABV
43%
Age
17 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£399
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Presentation Box) is a 17-year-old blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, toasted, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Taketsuru 17 Year Old is a blended malt that marries whiskies from Nikka's two flagship distilleries—Yoichi and Miyagikyo—representing Japanese whisky craft at its most refined. This age-stated release is among the final numbered expressions before Nikka ceased disclosing age.
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