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Rank: 88.4 pctl
Value: $0.82 / pctl
Japan • $72.50 • 51.4% 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: 88.4 pctl
Value: $0.82 / pctl
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Nikka From the Barrel
Nikka From The Barrel is a highly regarded, intense Japanese blended whisky bottled at a near-cask strength of 51.4% ABV (102.8 proof). First introduced in 1985, it is a meticulous blend of over 100 different malt and grain whiskies from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, known for its rich oak, dried fruit, and caramel profile packed into a distinct, small 500ml bottle.
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Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 94.00 pts
Whiskybase: 83.23 pts
Total Wine: 98.00 pts
Flaviar: 86.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 95.00 pts
Part of the Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
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Nose: Rich aromas of oak, brown sugar, and vanilla mingle with bright orange peel and delicate floral undertones
Palate: A thick, creamy texture delivers a strong punch of tart fruit, caramel, and soft spice with a firm oak astringency
Finish: Medium-long, the finish leaves a bitter-sweet lingering note of burnt oak, dried fruits, and warming cloves.
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