Nikka Taketsuru Japanese Pure Malt Whisky

Whisky: Nikka Taketsuru Japanese Pure Malt
This Japanese whisky, which is a marriage of single malts distilled at the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, is aged in various types of oak casks.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
Origin: Japan
Distillery: Nikka Whisky Distilling Co.Japan
A non-age-statement expression of Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt whisky, named after the company’s founder, Masataka Taketsuru. It features plenty of whisky from the Miyagikyo distillery, as well as percentage of malt matured in sherry casks to give it a rich, spiced nose.
Nikka Taketsuru Japanese Pure Malt Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Floral with hints of caramel and cinnamon.
Palate: Spice picks up, with nutmeg and oaky vanilla, more floral and a burst of red fruits.
Finish: The finish just lingers on, full of cinnamon and creamy caramel.
Distillery Information
The company operates a number of distilleries and other facilities in Japan, including two Japanese whisky distilleries, the Yoichi distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido (established in 1934), and the Miyagikyo distillery in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Northern Honshu (established in 1969). It also owns the Ben Nevis Distillery (acquired in 1989) in Scotland.