The Nikka Tailored
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £105.5
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Chocolate, Fresh Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Nikka's Tailored blends malts from Miyagikyo and Yoichi with Coffey still grain whisky, balancing the delicate floral notes of Miyagikyo against Yoichi's subtle maritime character. The addition of grain spirit contributes sweetness and approachability, while the malt duo provides depth and complexity across the palate. This carefully constructed blend achieves the Japanese preference for harmony and restraint over bold individual elements. A versatile daily sipper that pairs as well with food as it does served neat, and notably it complements dark chocolate as the distillery suggests.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£105.5
✦ Neatly Summary
The Nikka Tailored is a blended from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, richly sweet and oaky character — vanilla, chocolate, fresh fruit, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Nikka's Tailored blends malts from Miyagikyo and Yoichi with Coffey still grain whisky, balancing the delicate floral notes of Miyagikyo against Yoichi's subtle maritime character. The addition of grain spirit contributes sweetness and approachability, while the malt duo provides depth and complexity across the palate. This carefully constructed blend achieves the Japanese preference for harmony and restraint over bold individual elements. A versatile daily sipper that pairs as well with food as it does served neat, and notably it complements dark chocolate as the distillery suggests.
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