Nikka Whisky From The Barrel 50cl

Name: Nikka Whisky From The Barrel
Brand: Nikka
SKU: 2697
Price: 41.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.36 (237 reviews)

Japan • 50cl • 51.4%

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Product details

In stock, get it Sunday 31st August with express delivery

bottler

Nikka

countryJapanese Whisky

distillery/brandNikka Whisky

style

Blended

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel

The award-winning Nikka Whisky From The Barrel blend is absolutely full of flavour. Bottled at 51.4% ABV. The blend combines both single malt and grain whisky, the majority of which comes from from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries. A huge depth of flavour in this stunning whisky from Japan. We can't recommend this enough.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice, and a little oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and punchy. There is plenty of winter spice and toffee, a little caramel and vanilla, and a good mouthful of fruit.

Finish

Long, warming and fruity with a little oaken spice.

Winner of 1 spirit awards

Bronze

Daily Dram - 2013

Malt Maniacs Awards

Allergy Information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens

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Customer rating

4.36

237 reviews

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4 Stars50

3 Stars18

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1 Star12

Not what I expected

Perhaps my expectations were too high considering the outstanding Yoichi Single Malt is the only other Japanese Whisky I've tried, but I just could not like this Nikka Whisky no matter how hard I tried. The nose has a similar whiff as Jura Journey, that emulsion paint note comes through - something I find very off-putting. When it first goes into your mouth it is rather watery despite being 51.4% (I only put a few drops in from a syringe) and then the ethanol presence kicks in. However, it does develop if you hold it and you get some heat, but not that pleasant lip tinkling spice feeling, it's sharper and goes for the inside of your upper mouth instead. Unfortunately, the ethanol is still detectable in the aftertaste. I'm not sure but does some or all of the whisky in this come from Scotland, shipped in plastic containers and if so, could this be affecting the quality? I don't know but Yoichi Single Malt is in a different league to this stuff.

Graham Apr 26, 2021

Undeserving the best ratings. Plain and too hot

Least convincing of all the Japanese whiskies I had tasted. I know, its not even Japanese, but the hype behind it has brought myself into Japanese whisky world as well. When it came about to talk about Japanese whisky, NFTB was always on the list. And praised. After the first bottle 2 years ago, it barely left a stand alone impression, compared to the stuff from Scotland. Some fruit there, waay too much alcohol noticeable and nothing deep and complex that makes you want to discover more after each sip. So plain. So party-like. I guess ti goes best mixed into something that is not a whisky any more. But that is not my thing. After i had acquired and tasted several more Japanese whiskies (11 in total), including a second bottle of the Nikka from the barrel, the latter holds the bottom rank of them all. I even liked Suntory Toki more, which was the cheapest whisky i had ever bought. I never let price influence my ratings... Just pure tasting experience. So, there have been 67 better whiskies than nikka from the barrel, and counting, and only one worse (tullamore dew i had received as a present by someone who hasn't got a clue about whiskies. ) There is a silver lining though. The bottle is quite small and neat and can be kept for other use.

Master of Malt Customer Mar 29, 2021

Great juice

This stuff is simply fantastic. Complex and full of flavor highlighting juicy fruits and oak. Guy who had the "Tricky" review just needs to drink more whisky to get past the alcohol burn he discredited it with.

Pat Mar 19, 2021

Tricky

I got to admit I also decided for this bottle on recommendation of a friend who tried it some years ago. I was shocked during my initial taste by realizing how ethylic its essence is: after 3/4 of an ounce my palate was numb already! In the past, I've enjoyed several whiskeys with a comparable ABV (Macaln and Glenfarclas stand out) and I’ve never been left with such a feeling. I wouldn't come to terms with that and, by the second tasting, I added a couple of drops of water and it improved substantially. You can then sense the Japanese character of the malt and enjoy the notes they are known for. The overwhelming alcohol and the thin body don’t allow me to give a better rating.

Martin Feb 2, 2021

Awesome Whisky

Very strong flavour, best one I've tried...so far. Wow!

Master of Malt Customer Jan 26, 2021

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel 50cl

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

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Winner of 1 spirit awards

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Nikka Whisky From The Barrel 50cl

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose

Palate

Finish

Winner of 1 spirit awards

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Reviews for Nikka Whisky From The Barrel

Not what I expected

Undeserving the best ratings. Plain and too hot

Great juice

Tricky

Awesome Whisky

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