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Rank: 38.9 pctl
Value: $5.81 / pctl
Japan • $225.99 • 50.0% ABV
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Rank: 43.1 pctl
Value: $4.40 / pctl
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Nikka Pure Malt Black
Nikka Pure Malt Black is a 43% ABV Japanese blended malt (pure malt) whisky known for its balanced, smoky, and rich profile, primarily featuring malt from the peaty Yoichi and fruity Miyagikyo distilleries. Part of a "color series" (Red, White, Black), this expression is considered the most intensely peated of the three, offering a balance of smoke, dark chocolate, and dried fruits.
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whiskybase: 82.76 pts
Total Wine: 90.00 pts
Flaviar: 80.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts
Part of the Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
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Nose: Earthy and chocolately with distinct peat smoke, sweet fruits, and subtle herbaceous notes
Palate: A robust, velvety mix of dark berry fruit, toffee, rich peat, roasted coffee, and light oak
Finish: Long, rich, and strong, featuring lingering smoke and lingering spices.
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Rank: 38.9 pctl
Value: $5.81 / pctl
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Mars Shinshu Tsunuki Peated Single Malt
Mars Iwai Tsunuki Peated Single Malt is a Japanese whisky known for its peated character, offering a unique blend of smoky and fruity notes. It features a soft, peaty profile with hints of honey, barley, apple, pear, and quince on the nose, followed by a creamy texture and smoky peat on the palate. The finish is also described as smoky and peaty. It's a single malt whisky produced at the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima, Japan, and is bottled at 50% ABV.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 87.00 pts
Whiskybase: 86.40 pts
Drink Hacker: 85.00 pts
Independently Owned
Note: This whisky is part of an ongoing series, with variability between each release due to differences in mash bill, barrels used, age profile, and others. If the specific version is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
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Nose: Smoked maple syrup, wet campfire, dried apricot, and hints of fruit and honey.
Palate: Prominent peat, sandalwood, browned butter, stemmy herbs, wet gravel, and a hint of menthol. Sweet and smoky with a creamy texture.
Finish: Drying, with lingering notes of black fruit and charred oak.
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