Nikka Coffey Malt 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £96.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Nikka's unconventional Coffey column still produces a distinctly different single malt character than traditional pot-still distillation. This 12-year-old expression showcases the distillery's technical mastery with a lighter, more delicate profile than typical Japanese malts.
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Nikka Coffey Malt 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 55% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Nikka's unconventional Coffey column still produces a distinctly different single malt character than traditional pot-still distillation. This 12-year-old expression showcases the distillery's technical mastery with a lighter, more delicate profile than typical Japanese malts.
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