Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £999
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Created for Nikka's 80th anniversary in 2014, this 21-year-old blended malt finished in Madeira casks merges the distillery's signature smoothness with rich dark chocolate and fortified wine depth; only 546 bottles were produced.
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ABV
46%
Age
21 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old - Madeira Cask Finish is a 21-year-old blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Created for Nikka's 80th anniversary in 2014, this 21-year-old blended malt finished in Madeira casks merges the distillery's signature smoothness with rich dark chocolate and fortified wine depth; only 546 bottles were produced.
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