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Rank: 47.2 pctl
Value: $1.61 / pctl
Japan • $75.99 • 43.0% 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: 47.2 pctl
Value: $1.61 / pctl
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Kaiyo Whisky Mizunara Oak
Kaiyo Mizunara Oak Japanese Whisky is known for its smooth, velvety texture and complex flavor profile, featuring notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak, with subtle hints of spice, sandalwood, and sweetness imparted by the unique Mizunara oak. It offers an elegant and sophisticated drinking experience, whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. The Mizunara oak, a Japanese oak known for its delicate wood grain, contributes to the whisky's distinctive character.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 92.00 pts
Whiskybase: 82.41 pts
Total Wine: 92.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 91.00 pts
Flaviar: 80.00 pts
Independently Owned
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Nose: The nose reveals a complex bouquet of sweet, creamy vanilla and tropical fruits, balanced by aromatic notes of sandalwood, coconut, and exotic spices.
Palate: On the palate, it delivers a rich, smooth flavor of caramel, honey, and orange, accented by a distinctive peppery spice and light oak.
Finish: The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of baking spices, tropical fruit, and the refined woody character of the Mizunara oak.
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