Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £48.33
- Community rating
- 4.61 / 5 (23 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Nikka's Taketsuru 12-year-old blended malt, named after the company's founder Masataka Taketsuru, showcases the Japanese distiller's mastery of malt selection and cask management.
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ABV
40%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Taketsuru 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — honey, malt extract, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Nikka's Taketsuru 12-year-old blended malt, named after the company's founder Masataka Taketsuru, showcases the Japanese distiller's mastery of malt selection and cask management.
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