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Rank: 56.0 pctl
Value: $1.65 / pctl
Ireland • $92.50 • 40.0% ABV
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Rank: 57.8 pctl
Value: $1.34 / pctl
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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt
[TAH-KET-SUE-RU]
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt is a renowned Japanese blended malt whisky, designed to showcase expert blending, featuring a mix of single malts from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Named after Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, it balances gentle fruitiness, rich malt, and subtle smoke, usually with no age statement (NAS) at 43% ABV.
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts
Whiskybase: 83.60 pts
Total Wine: 90.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 93.00 pts
Flaviar: 86.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 87.00 pts
Part of the Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
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Nose: Fresh and complex, it opens with bright aromas of green apple, pear, and honeyed malt, followed by hints of candied citrus, floral vanilla, and a subtle, soft wisp of smoke
Palate: A creamy, light-to-medium bodied blend of rich malt and orchard fruits, transitioning into gentle spice, caramel, and a delicate woody salinity
Finish: Medium-long and smooth, it leaves a pleasant, lingering warmth with notes of malt sweetness, subtle oak tannins, and a faint cocoa-like peat.
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Rank: 56.0 pctl
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Walsh Whiskey The Irishman Single Malt
The Irishman Single Malt is a premium, triple-distilled Irish whiskey produced by Walsh Whiskey in County Carlow, Ireland. It is known for its smooth, fruity profile, matured in first-fill bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. A staple in their range, this single malt is celebrated for being a high-quality, approachable expression that often features aged or small-batch releases.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whiskybase: 80.82 pts
Total Wine: 100.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 87.00 pts
Flaviar: 82.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts
Part of the Amber Beverage Group family of brands.
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Nose: An inviting, bright bouquet featuring ripe orchard fruits like pear and green apple, complemented by honeyed vanilla, toasted malt, and delicate floral hints
Palate: Creamy and smooth, with a silky texture delivering a balance of sweet malt, caramelized nuts, and vanilla cream, followed by gentle, warm spices
Finish: Long and gentle, leaving a lasting impression of toasted wood, slight butterscotch, and lingering vanilla-laced fruit.
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