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Rank: 27.4 pctl
Value: $3.66 / pctl

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Nikka Pure Malt Red
Nikka Pure Malt Red is a blended malt Japanese whisky (43% ABV) known for its light, fruity, and soft profile, designed to be the delicate counterpart to Nikka's Red/Black/White trio. Primarily blending malts from the Miyagikyo distillery with some Yoichi, it offers notes of apples, pears, and subtle vanilla with a dry, woody finish.
 100% Malted Barley
 Ratings: 
Whiskybase: 80.92 pts 
Flaviar: 82.00 pts 
Part of the  Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh and inviting, the nose features sweet, red berry fruit, orchard fruits like red apple, and a light, floral honey undertone
Palate: Creamy and smooth, delivering flavors of stewed fruits, soft caramel, and gentle cinnamon spice with a well-balanced malt backbone
Finish: Short-to-medium and delicate, ending with lingering notes of sweet malt, subtle nuttiness, and a slight fruity acidity.
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Rank: 24.8 pctl
Value: $2.12 / pctl
Douglas Laing Timorous Beastie
Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie is a blended malt Scotch whisky representing the Highland region, featuring a marriage of single malts from distilleries like Blair Athol, Dalmore, and Glengoyne. As part of the "Remarkable Regional Malts" range, it offers a sweet, honeyed, and fruity profile at 46.8% ABV, non-chill-filtered, and is notably named after the timid field mouse in Robert Burns' famous poem, "To a Mouse".
 100% Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whiskybase: 82.50 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 79.00 pts 
Part of the  Privately Owned family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh and floral, the nose opens with vibrant notes of honey, citrus zest, stewed pears, and cut grass
Palate: Creamy, yet spicy on the tongue, it features a rich combination of vanilla, caramel, orchard fruits, and baking spices
Finish: The finish is medium-long, drying, and gently spicy with lingering hints of oak, aniseed, and citrus sugar.
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