Nikka Pure Malt Black
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £120
- Community rating
- 4.04 / 5 (24 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Toasted, Smokey, Chocolate, Malt Extract
- Description
- 43% ABV sits well in this Japanese blended malt from Nikka, but £120 might raise eyebrows. Rated 4.04 by 24 folks who mention 'Cooked Fruit' and 'Toasted'—opinions may vary. Its 'Smokey' note is intriguing, yet the gamble is yours.
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Community score · 24 ratings
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£120
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Pure Malt Black is a blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Holds a 4.0/5 community rating. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — cooked fruit, toasted, smokey, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
43% ABV sits well in this Japanese blended malt from Nikka, but £120 might raise eyebrows. Rated 4.04 by 24 folks who mention 'Cooked Fruit' and 'Toasted'—opinions may vary. Its 'Smokey' note is intriguing, yet the gamble is yours.
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