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.
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Very appealing nose of marzipan, vanilla, banana, pineapple, cedar, pecans and cinnamon. High esters - maybe from long ferment? More like a rum nose - but whisky like when water added with honey, slight peat and malt evident. Really pronounced on the palate - baked orange and pineapple, josticks, prunes, hay, sandalwood, tobacco, cedar - evolves. Long, complex finish - phenolics, coffee, all sorts really. Balanced, intense, defined, long and complex. Outstanding value.
Best whisky which stands alone in its own class of sophistication and taste
A truly exceptional whisky. May the Japanese reign over the whisky industry indefinitely.
Amazing value for money.. Do NOT hesitate!
