The Nikka 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Nikka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 4.11 / 5 (18 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Nikka's 12-year-old blended whisky balances malt and grain from Japan's two distilleries, matured in a mix of cask types for subtle complexity. A refined, approachable blend that works equally well neat, on ice, or in a highball.
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Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- The Nikka 12 Year Old vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) — Lagavulin, £250, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Kippery
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- The Nikka 12 Year Old vs Big Peat 33 Year Old — Big Peat, £249.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
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ABV
43%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
The Nikka 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old blended from Nikka (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Holds a 4.1/5 community rating. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Nikka's 12-year-old blended whisky balances malt and grain from Japan's two distilleries, matured in a mix of cask types for subtle complexity. A refined, approachable blend that works equally well neat, on ice, or in a highball.
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