![]() This harmonious taste will continue in a long rather honeyed and spicy finish during which the peat will gently evaporate.įor this new creation, Nikka's Chef Blender has blended a majority of single malts aged in sherry casks and a few "remade casks" which are Bourbon casks, part of the damaged staves of which have been replaced by new ones. It is on the palate that the peat will gradually blossom while leaving plenty of room for fruity notes of apple and pear, as well as vegetal notes of white flowers (lily, lilac) and cut hay. On the nose it will turn out to be greedy with fruity notes of citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit) but also notes of coconut, chocolate, and a very fine peat. This one has great elegance and weight on the palate, with a fair amount of complexity, but is ultimately done in by it’s finish.Launched on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the marriage of Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, and his Scottish wife Rita, Taketsuru Pure Malt 2020 is a blend of single malts from the brand's two distilleries Yoichi founded in 1934 north of the archipelago on the island of Hokkaido and Miyagikyo built in 1973 west of the city of Sendai on the main island Honshu.įrom this marriage will be born an intensely fruity, floral and spicy whisky, with a slightly peaty and saline character. Notes: What a shame this whisky was heading for low 90’s until, like most Japanese whiskies, it absolutely disintegrates in the finish. Former residence of Taketsuru The residence in Yamada-cho, a suburb of Yoichi Town, where Masataka used to live with Rita, was relocated in 2002. Its beautifully complex but also extremely approachable. Built in 1931 before the company was founded, this facility was used as Nikka Whiskys laboratory for about 50 years until 1984. I get an almost slightly musty wood note, with some golden syrup, and again, as with the 12, a hint of smoke. This whisky treads the difficult line of being great for connoisseurs and novices alike. ![]() Some resinous oak, pancake syrup, cherry tobacco, rich red fruits, toffee and maple syrup.įinish: A bit of a let down quite short. Taste: Great mouth feel rich, dense, and sumptuous. Nose: Leather, old elegant oak, brown sugar and creme brulé sweetness, caramel pecan ice cream, toffee, cola cubes, with a hint of menthol. A non-age-statement expression of Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt whisky, named after the companys founder, Masataka Taketsuru. However, in most markets, this is 50%+ more expensive, which I just don’t see as justifiable, considering what you are getting in the bottle. ![]() I would put it on par with other staple entry level malts (Fiddich/Livet 12, etc). For what this whisky is, it’s fairly decent. He is the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and. I find they come across as fairly one dimensional, over-engineered, and usually really blow up in the finish department. This is a blended malt named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. If you didn’t read my previous review, I have been ultimately pretty let down by Japanese whiskies. Notes: Two more heavy hitters from the Japanese world of whisky. Frankly, not sure if this malt is smoked, or maybe it’s cask influence. I almost get something that comes across almost like a hint of smoke. nice sweet, sherry-heavy blend, certainly a top whiskey at Japanese prices, unfortunately not quite as attractive with the local exotic fare. 37 users have left 42 reviews for this whisky. Fairly one dimensional really.įinish: Quite short and light, malty honey, white pepper. Whisky reviews for Taketsuru 17-year-old. Taste: White fruits and moderate wood spice on the arrival, a slight tartness, honey, under ripe banana. Category:Whisky, Brand:Nikka, Location Of Origin:Japan, Bottle Closure:Screw Cap, Whisky Style:Single Malt, Liquor Size:700mL, Alcohol Percentage:45. a delicate balance between peaty, smoky and fruity aromas. Nice job by Nikka, overall a nice whisky even though it could have been a stronger. The profile is somewhat shallow in depth. Nikka Whisky Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 700mL (5 REVIEWS ). Balance: Stingy and sharp, yet fresh and vibrant blended malt whisky. Nose: Lots of honey and malt, menthol, empire apples, a floral note that almost comes across like fresh dryer sheets.
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