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.
A real treat this little beauty. It's not often a blended whisky takes your breath away but this is a real all guns blazing belter of a find. Taste grabs hold of you and gives you a beautiful warm hug and a toffee kiss before tucking you in at night.This won't stay in my cupboard very long.
Briljant taste
Given the price that this retails at this is fantastic and would hold its own against most. Loved it. Smooth. Lots of caramel and toffee flavours.
This was the only decent Japanese whiskey with a decent price in my location. So tried this. I am glad I did buy this one. It's one of a kind. Initial notes of caramel, toffee and at the back the alcohol and smoke hits you in a good way. It's something unique that I have not tasted in any other whiskey. Needs teaspoon of water to open it up and be a little bit more mellow The bottle although looks nice is a pain to pour the whiskey. You lose some drops trying to pour to a glass. Too bad considering this is a small bottle and I don't like to waste a single drop.
Tried this whisky for the first time tonight and what a triumph! Caramel, yes, and smoothness in great measure. I hadn't tried Japanese whisky before but consider me hooked. I'm almost tempted to go downstairs for another sipped shot but might have to plump for sleep. Well done, Tokyo.
