What's in a name? Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old whisky is called whisky because it's produced in Japan. Were it from America it would be spelled Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old whiskey, rather than whisky.
Nose: Plenty of oak influence with notes of prunes and soy sauce. Cocoa, espresso beans, almost a touch of anise.Palate: Spices, black pepper, loads of tangy sherry, hints of turmeric and other spices. Then ground ginger, mixed peels, hints of marmalade. Finish: Long, good oaky grip with a perfect balance of spice.
The Master of Malt
The brandy snapps of all whiskies
It's indeed a very special whisky, with scent of brandy snapps sweetness on the nose and light sweet smokiness to the palate, guaranteed to sale down your throat.
Divine.
Just two words: liquid gold...
Utterly delicious
Balance, depth, subtlety, strength, a bit of sherry (well, more than a bit - but certainly not too much), honey, spice and a wisp of smoke too. Wow. Complex and compelling. I love the Taketsuru 17 - but this is even better.
Just gorgeous
One of my favourites, if not THE favourite. Rich and, yes, almost chocolatey. Superb.