Nikka Whisky From The Barrel 50cl

Okay it is no longer a japanese whisky; its true colours being revealed a long while ago - but I still find it a warming, relaxing and charming fillup on a cold night. It is still my go to.

Bought this for partners father’s 80 th birthday. He loves it a little at a time. Bottle is a little awkward to pour from , but he said it hold a straw lovley!!

WOW, bought this for my partners birthday, this will put hairs on your toenails for sure. Took my breath away in every way. First sip a bit harsh then when you think it’s gone it burns from the inside. Definitely a sipper.

In humble opinion, this Nikka ok, yet falls short of the comparable Scotch Malts, superior blends, etc.
Fails to entice & excite my palate.
Sorry, but over-priced & over-rated.
Rating: 2 stars only

A really nice Whisky, superb blend, smooth but strong flavour, a class apart with good value for money.

very smooth for 51 grad, thin pleasant flavors, 1st is nice oak then some fruits very thin, like expensive anf not obsessive eau de toilette. Good to try . Will i buy it again - no, it's not stuff u want to buy again and again like Yamazaki 12, or bunnahabhain 12 or boondocks rye.

Always good bang for buck. Similar to an entry Irish whiskey and American bourbon. Other batch variations are more like Speyside and Highland whiskies.

There is some variety in the Nikka from the barrel batches. Roughly there are 3 variations, a more grainy American Bourbon x Irish style that is more vanilla nutty geared. A fuller Speyside style of cinnamon fruity. And more of a dirty Highland x Island style with cherry and peaty influences which I assume has a higher Ben Nevis content.

Nose: vanilla, nail polish, fresh saw dust, new oak, creamy milky, orange juice, coffee beans and maybe some pot still species.

Taste: Vanilla, creamy milky like an Irish Middleton whiskey, orange juice, mocha, dried fruit, new oak, oily, coppery.

Finish: medium long, new oak, vanilla, cream, grainy, dry and dusty, some orange.

Very nice and simple Irish whiskey/American bourbon style similar to Nikka coffee grain whisky but fuller.

Superb Japanese blend. Can see it being polarising due to the 51.4% ABV but I thoroughly enjoyed it neat. Incredibly smooth. At this price, there isn’t another Japanese whisky that comes close.

Rich, warm, full body, complex & utterly satisfying. why only 4 stars then? it would have been 5 stars if there was no grain whisky in it. the slight acetone note takes away 1 star imo.

If this was a malt whisky only it would be a perfect dram, 5 stars no doubt.