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Nikka Whisky Distilling Co.Japan · Japanese whisky

Nikka Taketsuru Japanese Pure Malt Whisky

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Japanese whisky · Japan · 43% ABV · 750 ml

$169.99 USD

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About this bottle

Nikka Taketsuru Japanese Pure Malt Whisky is a japanese whisky from Japan. It is bottled at 43% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Floral with hints of caramel and cinnamon; on the 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.

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.

Product facts

Producer / brandNikka Whisky Distilling Co.Japan (derived from the product title)
StyleJapanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky
CountryJapan
Alcohol43% ABV (86 proof)
Bottle size750 ml
Age statementUnder 10 years (range stated by the source)
PackSingle bottle
Collections$100 – $250
Product IDsh-ca-1798949830767
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Often enjoyed as a highball with plenty of ice and soda. Delicate enough for sashimi, grilled fish and lightly salted snacks.

Is all “Japanese whisky” made in Japan?

Not always. Until the 2021 Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard, imported whisky could be bottled and labelled in Japan. Check the producer’s statement on each product page; we do not add claims of origin the producer has not made.

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