Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 700mL

Made from the blending of malts from the two distilleries of Yoichi and Miyagikyo, this whisky was the pride and joy of its creator Masataka Taketsuru, founder of Nikka and the father of Japanese Whisky. Light golden honey in colour with candied nuts, walnuts and hazelnuts on the nose as well as delicate and gentle smoke coming through with hay. Forward and straight pallet with juicy mouth feel, yet retaining a very gentle and sophisticated heat. Sweet apricots and peach dominate at first, leading to vanilla and subtle hints of ripe grape. Complex and long on the finish with lingering taste of dry herbs, leather and sweet pastry.

Awards: Trophy, Japanese Whisky of the Year – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2020; Trophy, Best Japanese Blended Malt – World Whiskies Awards 2016; Trophy, Best Japanese Blended Malt No Age Statement – World Whiskies Awards 2015 & 2014; Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2018 & 2016; Silver Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2017.