Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky 750ml

TheNikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky 750mlis an award-winning and highly sought-after Japanese whisky known for its complex, smooth flavor profile and lingering smoky finish. This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer, making it a limited and rare release for collectors and enthusiasts.

This premium whisky, named after Nikka’s founder Masataka Taketsuru, is a blend of malt whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, significantly influenced by aging in ex-sherry casks. It was crowned “World’s Best Blended Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards in 2014.

• Nose: Rich aromas ofdried fruit, oak, old leather, and a hint of smoke, with notes of yellow plum, peach, and dark chocolate.
• Palate: Smooth, complex, and unctuous, offering flavors oftoffee, spice, dark chocolate, and candied orange. Reviewers note a progression where smoke accelerates mid-sip.
• Finish: A long, warming, and elegant finish with notes ofgentle peat, bittersweet oak, cocoa, and praline.
• Color: Deep amber with golden highlights or a burnished gold with a copper hue.

Size: 750ml

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Age: 17 Year

Origin: Yoichi

Distillery: Nikka