Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (with Wooden Box)
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £899
- Community rating
- 4.70 / 5 (33 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old offers a captivating cask focus with its 'Old Wood' and 'Dried Fruit' notes, bound to intrigue wood aficionados. Delivered at 43.0% ABV and bottled in Japan by the reputable Nikka distillery, this blended malt carries a significant age statement of 21 years. Retailing at £899.0, it's a high-stakes collector's piece. With its 'Honey' and 'Vanilla' nuances, one might wonder if it justifies the lofty price.
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ABV
43%
Age
21 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£899
✦ Neatly Summary
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (with Wooden Box) is a 21-year-old blended malt from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.7/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, richly sweet and heavily oaked character — old wood, honey, vanilla, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old offers a captivating cask focus with its 'Old Wood' and 'Dried Fruit' notes, bound to intrigue wood aficionados. Delivered at 43.0% ABV and bottled in Japan by the reputable Nikka distillery, this blended malt carries a significant age statement of 21 years. Retailing at £899.0, it's a high-stakes collector's piece. With its 'Honey' and 'Vanilla' nuances, one might wonder if it justifies the lofty price.
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