Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt - Pre 2020
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £99.99
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Nikka's Taketsuru Pure Malt (pre-2020 bottling) is a blended malt built primarily on Miyagikyo stock with added sherried malt for richness and spice. The sherry influence gives the nose depth and warmth without overwhelming Miyagikyo's cleaner, more delicate base character—a restrained blend that favours balance over intensity. The palate is smooth and approachable, with a long, warming finish. An excellent everyday premium blend representing Nikka's foundational philosophy of harmony.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt - Pre 2020 is a blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Nikka's Taketsuru Pure Malt (pre-2020 bottling) is a blended malt built primarily on Miyagikyo stock with added sherried malt for richness and spice. The sherry influence gives the nose depth and warmth without overwhelming Miyagikyo's cleaner, more delicate base character—a restrained blend that favours balance over intensity. The palate is smooth and approachable, with a long, warming finish. An excellent everyday premium blend representing Nikka's foundational philosophy of harmony.
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