The award-winning Nikka Whisky From The Barrel blend is absolutely full of flavour. Bottled at 51.4% ABV. The blend combines both single malt and grain whisky, the majority of which comes from from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries. A huge depth of flavour in this stunning whisky from Japan. We can't recommend this enough.
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.
Excellent. Incredibly full flavour, like a punch in the nose. I loved it.
This is ok and drinkable but nothing special or distinctive.... they big it up far too much
Maybe I was expecting a bit too much, I've heard so much good about this whisky. It is nicely balanced, although I hate to say I found it a little "boring" for my taste. And considering the price I'll most likely not buy it again, it may be cheap for a Japanese whisky, but you could get a nice 70cl scotch for this price.
Not offensive is the best I can say
This is fantastic whisky. I live in Japan. Yet, it's hard to find it here much of the time. But when you do, it's actually pretty cheap ($20 or $25). And it's worth every penny/yen. It's rich, complex, and full-flavored. Sure, it does have an 'edge' that older whiskies usually don't, but don't let that turn you off. It's not a bad thing. This whisky has "something special". It punches well above its weight. Enjoy it if you have the chance.
