Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £699
- Tasting notes
- Chocolate, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Nikka's Taketsuru 21 is a blended malt combining whiskies from the company's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, offering rich chocolate, coffee, and dried fruit complexity from extended maturation. A multi-award-winning Japanese classic that balances robustness with refinement.
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ABV
43%
Age
21 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£699
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box) is a 21-year-old blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — chocolate, sherried, dried fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Nikka's Taketsuru 21 is a blended malt combining whiskies from the company's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, offering rich chocolate, coffee, and dried fruit complexity from extended maturation. A multi-award-winning Japanese classic that balances robustness with refinement.
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