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.
Nail varnish remover. Ethanol overpowers everything. I bought into the online hype
we got this one and a green label for the festivities and this one is far superior. similar price but just half a liter instead of the usual .7o we loved how sweet it it
Delightful, solf, but still strong. Just like Japan itself.
Got Nikka whiskey from the barrel as a present and really enjoyed it. As a whiskey drinker and enjoy Irish whiskey or a bourbon Jack Daniels I found Nikka a very pleasant smooth and flavoursome whisky
Toffee above any other flavour at first taste and then spice flavours come through. Didn’t find it too peaty and was surprised to learn it is a blend. Very lovely. Rolls around the tongue and makes me go “mmmmm”!
