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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 Year Old Whisky

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Japanese whisky · Japan · 40% ABV · 700 ml

$699.99 USD

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About this bottle

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 Year Old Whisky is a japanese whisky from Japan. It is bottled at 40% ABV, carrying a 12-year age statement, in a 700 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: The aromas have alight fruit notes with malt and spice; on the palate: Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice; finish: Finish is long, spicy and smooth.

Tasting notes

Nose
The aromas have alight fruit notes with malt and spice.
Palate
Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice.
Finish
Finish is long, spicy and smooth.

Product facts

Producer / brandNikka (derived from the product title)
StyleJapanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky
CountryJapan
Alcohol40% ABV (80 proof)
Bottle size700 ml
Age statement12 years
PackSingle bottle
CollectionsAged 12 years and over$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-4674512814218
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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