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.
For me, this is one of the very best blended whisky ever produced. Over the years blended whiskies have improved so much and this is a fine example of that. It's a complex whisky that opens up beautifully with around 15ml of water (or 1 small ice cube) for the 50ml double - it also helps because of the alcohol content. It really is like opening a hidden box of flavours within the drink. Really do love this whisky, very delicious. It's a 4 out 5 simply because in the grand scheme of things it can never quite make it to the summit, it's stuck at base camp 4... very commendable just not quite the real McCoy.
I didn't like it. Nothing against a Whisky from Scotland or Ireland...
Wonderful dram!
Dont need to say something about this one..
Thank you!
