The Grain - Nikka Discovery
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 48%
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Yeasty
- Description
- Nikka's grain whisky draws from four Japanese distilleries, blending Coffey grains and malts from Nishinomiya and Miyagikyo with pot-distilled barley spirits from Moji and Satsumatsukasa—the result is a balanced expression showcasing Japanese grain distilling tradition across multiple production styles.
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ABV
48%
Age
NAS
Style
Grain
Price
£150
✦ Neatly Summary
The Grain - Nikka Discovery is a grain from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect richly sweet, lightly fruity and delicately floral character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, yeasty. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Nikka's grain whisky draws from four Japanese distilleries, blending Coffey grains and malts from Nishinomiya and Miyagikyo with pot-distilled barley spirits from Moji and Satsumatsukasa—the result is a balanced expression showcasing Japanese grain distilling tradition across multiple production styles.
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