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.
Best Wishes
Liked it since the first time I tried it, and for that price not much can beat it. Yet again time to get another bottle!
First expression of this whisky for me was horrible, I was thinking that something must had gone wrong... And something did, the way I drank it. This beverage requires some time, be very cautions with water as you can overdrown this easily while trying to down its alcohol content. Give it a spoon of water & wait, and after 10 minutes, try it out slowly, let your nose and mouth to get accustomed to alcohol, and you would discover its rich taste. Very interesting experience, but unfortunately has a Japan whisky price, which are a little bit overpriced.
I first tasted this at the Whisky Show at Old Billingsgate in 2016. Was "spot on" with nose, flavor, and aftertaste. Bought one bottle, and drank it so fast, I missed the nuances. Ordered two more, and will give you a more thorough review in two weeks. Overall, an enormously strong, complex, and flavorful whisky, with plenty of fruitiness, and totally irresistible.
BUY this whisky, its incredible value for money. Im a total novice in whisky, but here are my notes! I næsen: Syrlige frugter, Apelsin skrald og frugtsalat Munden: Frugt, OAK, mandel og et hint af karamel." Nose: Elegant fruits like in a fruit salat, leaning more towards citrus fruits/orange peel. Slightly sweet and also nutty, almonds. Mouth: Fruits follow through, then come almonds/nuts and a hint of caramel. At the end a little dry and rather oaky!
