Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box)
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 4.43 / 5 (30 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- At an ABV of 43.0%, Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old from Japan invites appreciation for its wood presentation and complex profile. Offering 'Sherried' notes with Dried Fruit and Vanilla, it positions itself as a premium choice at £399.0. Perhaps for some, the price might seem steep, but its 4.4333334 rating implies a well-respected expression.
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Community score · 30 ratings
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ABV
43%
Age
17 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£399
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old (With Wooden Presentation Box) is a 17-year-old blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.4/5 by the community. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, vanilla, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At an ABV of 43.0%, Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old from Japan invites appreciation for its wood presentation and complex profile. Offering 'Sherried' notes with Dried Fruit and Vanilla, it positions itself as a premium choice at £399.0. Perhaps for some, the price might seem steep, but its 4.4333334 rating implies a well-respected expression.
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