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.
The best blended I have ever tried , full (but not too full) and kind of sweet , almost perfect
They build a great whiskey .
Not a dram to rival the true greats but a very pleasant sipping whisky and in terms of quality for cost it's, pound for pound, the best value foreign whisky on the market. A must have for any decent drinks cabinet.
My favourite blend so far. Fairly spicy and very interesting taste. This is in no way a boring whisky.
I have tried one bottle just by chance when I was in Yokouska in 2016 without doing any research on the product and I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend to any serious whiskey consumer to try this one, you wont be disappointed.
