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.
For the price this is decent. I poured myself a large one, went down a treat. Didn't realise the strength till I got up. Slowed down from then. For a budget blended you can't really go wrong.
Ridiculously over rated.
Tastes like a peated bourbon. Plenty of caramel on the palate with a slight whisp of smoke to finish. Not as nuanced as I would have hoped. Luckily I tracked down a bottle near cost as some places are asking as much as double. I won't feel guilty when enjoying this in highball fashion.
One of the best whiskies I have tasted. As good as the best Scottish brands
Just because people say its good doesn't make it good & its not
