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Nikka Whisky

The advent of Japanese whisky has been widely attributed to Masataka Taketsuru who began his whisky pilgrimage in 1918, when he journeyed to the illustrious liquid’s spiritual heartland, the Celtic nations. Masataka’s family ran a sake brewery, still in operation today, and as such he was taught the skills of alcohol production, furthering his education at the University of Glasgow where he studied chemistry. This and his apprenticeships at Scotch whisky distilleries afforded him a great depth of knowledge about production and blending. In 1920, Masataka Taketsuru married Jessie ‘Rita’ Roberta Cowan and the couple lived for a few months in Campbeltown. They travelled to Japan later that year.

In 1934, Masataka established Nikka Whisky and his first distillery was built in Hokkaido and named Yoichi. The area was well-suited to whisky production, though its location was remote. In 1969, a second distillery was founded, Miyagikyo Distillery, or Sendai Distillery as it has been known. Its first whiskies were sold as Sendai Single Malt and it was not until Asahi Brewery’s acquisition of Nikka in 2001 that the Miyagiko Distillery was expanded to cope with national demand. The Nikka range includes the single malts from the pair of distilleries as well as a range of vatted and blended malts.

However, soaring demand for Japanese whisky began to outstrip supply, and in early 2019 it was announced that Nikka was axing Nikka 12 and temporarily suspending the Coffey Grain and Malt whiskies. 2019 was also the first year that the Yoichi plant started distilling in January, as opposed to the traditional four-month distilling seasons from March until June and again from September to early December, in an effort to increase production.

The Miyagikyo distillery also announced an expansion in early 2019, to be completed by 2021, along with the news that Nikka has procured many more casks to age whisky from the distillery, boosting storage by 40%.

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel

50cl, 51.4%

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 from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi…  More info

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel
208
£45.95
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Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

70cl, 45%

Using the two Coffey stills at the Miyagikyo distillery, which were imported from Scotland to Japan in 1963, Nikka have produced a number of single cask single grain whiskies from time to time over…  More info

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky
45
£57.99

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky

70cl, 45%

While most distilleries use their Coffey stills only to make grain whisky, Nikka use the two Coffey stills at their Miyagikyo distillery to create malt whisky too. The Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky was…  More info

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky
52
£61.99
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Nikka Pure Malt Red

50cl, 43%

Pure Malt Red is a Japanese blended malt in a charming looking bottle! This is made up of malt whisky from the Nikka distilleries Yoichi and Miyagikyo. The result is a fruit, creamy, buttery, and…  More info

Nikka Pure Malt Red
6
£43.99
£37.99
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Nikka Whisky Tasting Set

15cl, 43.6%

A terrific tasting set featuring five 3cl drams of whisky from one of the most prolific Japanese producers, Nikka. Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, Nikka is now known world wide, with two…  More info

Nikka Whisky Tasting Set
£31.95

The Nikka Tailored

70cl, 43%

A fabulous Japanese blended whisky from Nikka, Tailored brings together a core of malted barley from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, along with Coffey still grain whisky! A brilliant balance…  More info

The Nikka Tailored
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£110
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Nikka Whisky From The Barrel Gift Pack

50cl, 51.4%

A wonderful Japanese whisky gift set from Nikka. This pack includes the classic "Whisky From The Barrel", as well as two branded glasses and a speed pourer. Brilliant!  More info

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel Gift Pack
2
£52.95

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt (2020 Release)

70cl, 43%

A new edition of Nikka's Taketsuru Pure Malt, released in 2020! It features a new recipe, showing off the excellent balance of the Japanese whisky, alongside wafts of smoke and waves of creamy malt.…  More info

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt (2020 Release)
2
£69.95

Nikka Days

70cl, 40%

Nikka Days is a brilliantly bright blended Japanese whisky from the legendary producer, featuring spirits from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries. The slightly peated whisky delicately balances…  More info

Nikka Days
14
£39.90
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Nikka Days Gift Pack with 2x Glasses

70cl, 40%

A rather stylish gift pack from Nikka, featuring a bottle of its Nikka Days blended whisky, alongside two glasses, perfect for Highballs and the like. Nikka Days brings together whisky from the…  More info

Nikka Days Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
£47.90

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel Ice Bucket Gift Set

50cl, 51.4%

Sit back and chill with this immensely smart gift set from Nikka, including a bottle of its Whisky From The Barrel, accompanied by a branded ice bucket and pair of tongs. Combining both single malt…  More info

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel Ice Bucket Gift Set
£88

Nikka Coffey Gin

70cl, 47%

Gin from Nikka?! Oh yes, my friends, the folks at Nikka aren't simply just whisky geniuses - they're accomplished gin producers too! Produced in Coffey stills using a base of barley and corn, Nikka…  More info

Nikka Coffey Gin
6
£45.94

Nikka Coffey Vodka

70cl, 40%

One of the big names in Japanese whisky is exploring something new - Nikka now has its very own vodka! Made using their Coffey stills with a blend of corn and malted barley, Nikka Coffey Vodka is…  More info

Nikka Coffey Vodka
£40.45

Super Nikka

70cl, 43%

Blended whisky from Nikka. A very good blend all in all, with plenty of malt and dried fruit flavour.  More info

Super Nikka
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£51.99
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Nikka Taketsuru 25 Year Old

70cl, 43%

The 25 year old edition of Nikka's Taketsuru blended malt whisky is a very rare sight. The Taketsuru expression was named in honour of the company's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, made with malt…  More info

Nikka Taketsuru 25 Year Old
2
£2,999

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky - Woody & Mellow

50cl, 55%

A whisky that very much does what it says on the tin. Expect sweet, delicate, oaky goodness from this Nikka creation, made on those famous Coffey stills. This bottle was part of a private…  More info

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky - Woody & Mellow

Nikka Gold & Gold Samurai Edition

75cl, 43%

Talk about a striking bottle! This Japanese whisky comes from Nikka, and the Gold and Gold Samurai Edition was original released as a Japanese travel retail exclusive. The rare bottle is decorated…  More info

Nikka Gold & Gold Samurai Edition

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old

70cl, 43%

This is a great 17 year old blended malt named for Nikka's founder, the whisky-pilgrim Masataka Taketsuru. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just…  More info

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old
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Nikka Gold & Gold Knight Edition

75cl, 43%

Gold & Gold whisky from Nikka Knight Edition comes with a striking coat of armour atop the bottle. A standout bottle for any collectors out there. This bottle was part of a private collection - if…  More info

Nikka Gold & Gold Knight Edition

The Nikka 12 Year Old

70cl, 43%

A fantastic 12 year old blended Japanese whisky from Nikka presented in a bottle that takes its design from the neckline of a kimono. Enjoy neat, over ice or in a classic highball. This bottle was…  More info

The Nikka 12 Year Old
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Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (with Presentation Box)

70cl, 43%

Taketsuru 21 is an iconic Japanese whisky, having been crowned World's Best Blended Malt at the World Whiskies Awards on multiple occasions, much like the brilliant 17 year old. This offers just a…  More info

Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (with Presentation Box)

Nikka Pure Malt Black

50cl, 43%

Jim Murray scored different batches of Pure Malt Black with 92 and 95 points respectively. This is a great dram, a blended malt made up of whisky from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Full…  More info

Nikka Pure Malt Black
19
£99
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Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)

70cl, 43%

Crowned World's Best Blended Malt at the World Whiskies Awards on multiple occasions, Taketsuru 21 is an iconic Japanese whisky. With generous helpings of rich chocolate and coffee, it's fabulous…  More info

Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)

Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish

70cl, 47%

One of two whiskies released by Nikka in 2020 celebrating the 100th wedding anniversary of its founder Masataka Taketsuru and Rita Cowan. This expression is a Yoichi single malt which has been…  More info

Yoichi Apple Brandy Cask Finish
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Yoichi & Miyagikyo Rum Cask Finish Set

140cl, 46%

This set from legendary Japanese whisky producers Nikka features two 70cl bottles of Japanese single malt whisky - one from the Yoichi distillery, and one from the Miyagikyo distillery. Both of these…  More info

Yoichi & Miyagikyo Rum Cask Finish Set

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