Nikka Whisky From The Barrel was first launched in 1985 and has been stealing hearts ever since. Built from a marriage of malt and grain whiskies, largely drawn from Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, it is bottled at a forthright 51.4% ABV because anything less would miss the point. The compact, rectangular bottle reflects its concept, "a small block of whisky", but this rich, oily expression has always punched above its size.
This product does not meet all the criteria of "Japanese whisky" defined by the Japan Spirits & Liqueur Makers Association. You can read more on our blog.
Medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice, and a little oak.
Full-bodied and punchy. There is plenty of winter spice and toffee, a little caramel and vanilla, and a good mouthful of fruit.
Long, warming and fruity with a little oaken spice.
Absolutely stunning. I got this one as a present from my friends from Finland. I am amazed how this whiskey combines strength and smoothness. Excellent excellent excellent.
It's sharp and cuddly at the same time.
The bottle...oh the bottle!! Expect to loose a few drops as the bottle is not designed for an easy pour! Now, the taste; first sniff, seemed a little intense, factor in it's a high %% drop and it's expected. Definitely under tones of vanilla and citrus, I found it a little harsh, but I'm coming from 21yr Royal Salute - which is very smooth! I'm taking one the gents previous post advise and let it breath for 20....no doubt I'll be raving afterwards ??
A very delicate whisky; some caramel and honey overtones. I don't seem to love it as much as others but it's still enjoyable. Good price point too and excellent stand out packaging.
Just try it, IF one doesn't like this, well, Mahayana whiskey in't your thing.....
