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.
Everything you need and want to know about whisky is locked in this cute bottle. If one person is permitted a bottle of whisky only, there is no other i will want ! Nikka Pure malt (white) is equally good.
After falling in love with Nikka "The One" I thought I would give this a go and it is superb. Smooth, Syrup like with a wonderful sweet toffee like finish. Superb.
My first Japanese Whisky and it sure did not disappoint. Great nose, palate and finish. Only wish we could get a larger bottle in the States.
I've sampled a LOT of malts over time but Nikka from the Barrel surpasses the lot. Thick, bold, aromatic .. this has it all. Ditch any illusion you may have that whisky must come from the Glen ... this is something to behold. I know I'm gushing but this really IS that good.
Had some at an English distillery sampling, had a variety of the English which were from OK to yuk to yummy, then was given Nikka as an experiment. Citricous and wafts of flavour if allowed to sit a while. Bought some English and a bottle of this. Blooming loved it with water and neat,, perhaps preferred with a thimble of water more. But definitely worth a purchase.
