Nikka

Read features, reviews, news and interviews about Nikka whisky, right here on the Master of Malt blog.   Why not explore our Nikka whiskies here?
Nikka Nine Decades bottle with geometric background#WhiskySanta’s Nikka Nine Decades Super Wish

UPDATE: Congratulations to @mydramjourney who had their wish granted! Ho Ho Ho!  I just had a moment where I suddenly remembered how much all you humans have to do at…

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Father's Day luxury whiskyA Mini Guide to Nikka Whisky

In the world of Japanese whisky, Nikka sits comfortably on the shortlist of “legends.”  Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the man who studied distillation in Scotland and then brought that know-how…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Redbreast 12 Year OldWhiskies you searched for Father’s Day 2024

Father’s Day is on the horizon and we know you’re after some top whisky to spoil dad with. We know this because we’ve done some research into it. We asked…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Nikka from the Barrel with glassWhich is better: Suntory or Nikka?

It’s a Japanese whisky showdown today as we look at the two giants of Japanese whisky Nikka and Suntory and try to decide which is best. We’ll be looking at…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
The Nightcap: 27 AugustWhy is Japanese whisky so expensive?

Japanese whisky is one of the world’s leading categories alongside Scotch, American, and Irish whiskey. But you may have noticed that your average bottle will set you back a bit…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
24 Drams of ChristmasNikka Coffey Grain: 24 drams of Christmas

For Day 16 of our Advent countdown we’re looking at the Drinks by the Dram Japanese Advent Calendar. It’s Nikka Coffey Grain! Here’s a fun fact about Nikka Coffey Grain,…

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Lifting the lid on bulk Scotch whisky sales to JapanLifting the lid on bulk Scotch whisky sales to Japan

Today, we’re delighted to have a new writer for Master of Malt, industry veteran Dr Nick Morgan. Here he brings us a tale of greed, deception, and short-sighted business decisions,…

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Top ten malt whiskies for Father’s DayTop ten malt whiskies for Father’s Day

If your old man is a whisky fan, he’s going to love one of these bottles turning up on his doorstep on Sunday 20 June. In our top ten malt…

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Nikka from the Barrel with glassJapanese whisky regulations say Nikka from the Barrel not a ‘Japanese whisky’

Big news just in! The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) has announced new, tighter Japanese whisky regulations. That means some of our favourite Japanese whiskies will no longer…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
New Arrival of the Week: Nikka TailoredNew Arrival of the Week: Nikka Tailored

When a brand new Japanese whisky lands at MoM Towers in the midst of a global Japanese whisky shortage, it’s pretty special. But learning a second is soon to follow?…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Our super Summer Sale is here!Our super Summer Sale is here!

Roll, up, roll up! It’s time to give the at-home bar a bit of a boost. Our Summer Sale is here, and it’s filled to the brim with all things…

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World spirits: fabulous flavours from far off landsWorld spirits: fabulous flavours from far off lands

This week, we’re gathering a whole host of delicious spirits from all over the globe, so you can get a taste of far flung lands and intriguing botanicals wherever you…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
Top-notch new releases!Top-notch new releases!

Love being in the loop with all things new and delightful in the drinks world? We’re here to help! Eagle-eyed MoM users may have noticed that on our site we…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
epic single grainsTop 10 Single Grain whiskies from across the globe

If you’re of the opinion that single grain whisky is ‘all mouth, no trousers’ – as in, multiple cereals but zero flavour – you’re very sadly mistaken. Here, we’ve picked…

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Q&A: Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable SpiritQ&A: Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit

Fancy finding out about Japanese whisky but don’t know where to start? ‘Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit’ certainly sounds like a good place to…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Is this the world’s biggest Japanese whisky tasting?Is this the world’s biggest Japanese whisky tasting?

Earlier this month, Mayfair bar Sexy Fish opened all 358 bottles in its Japanese whisky collection, from gorgeous everyday expressions to some of the world’s rarest bottlings. We hear from…

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