Nikka

Nikka Gold & Gold Samurai, Various Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 12
Average Score
Avg 80
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Description

Originally released as a global travel retail exclusive, this blended whisky from Nikka comes with a fantastic Samurai helmet and armor. It is a blend of malt and grain whiskies from Nikka's Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, aged in various casks. The Gold & Gold series was first introduced in 1968, and the Samurai edition was created to attract tourists in duty-free shops.

Change+111.4%
LatestSGD 299
HighSGD 442
LowSGD 138
SGD 478SGD 353SGD 227SGD 102Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 18Nov 12Jan 25Aug 17Aug 18 - SGD 141 - Just Whisky Auctions - Aug 18, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 180 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 180 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 170 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 160 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 140 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 180 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 200 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 200 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Nov 12 - SGD 162 - Whisky Online Auctions - Nov 12, 2025Nov 12 - SGD 216 - Whisky Online Auctions - Nov 12, 2025Nov 12 - SGD 162 - Whisky Online Auctions - Nov 12, 2025Nov 12 - SGD 172 - Whisky Online Auctions - Nov 12, 2025Nov 12 - SGD 182 - Whisky Online Auctions - Nov 12, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 170 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 168 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 138 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 169 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 169 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 179 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 189 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 259 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 259 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 25 - SGD 156 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jan 25, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 219 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 237 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 169 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026Apr 26 - SGD 336 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Apr 26, 2026May 4 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 10 - SGD 198 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 218 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 13 - SGD 163 - Whisky Online Auctions - May 13, 2026May 31 - SGD 263 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026Jun 28 - SGD 442 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jun 28, 2026Aug 17 - SGD 299 - Just Whisky Auctions - Aug 17, 2026

Recently Sold

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Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 17, 2026SGD 298.54
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 28, 2026SGD 441.73
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 31, 2026SGD 263.28

Listed For Sale

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PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 324.95
Region
Japan
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
N.A
ABV
43%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Nikka
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Various Casks
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
screw cap
Presentation
Samurai helmet and armor bottle with a presentation box
Series highlights
Samurai Edition with removable helmet and armor
Historical context
Originally launched in 1968; Samurai Edition subsequently released as a Japanese duty-free souvenir version
Special release
Japanese Duty-Free Exclusive / Global Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
Japanese Duty-Free Market (Tokyo airports)
Nose
Subtle floral honey notes, tart fruity aromas, sweet vanilla, burnt caramel, toffee apple, lightly roasted sage and thyme leaves, warm spices (ginger), brandied dried fruit, light Christmas cake, clean apple/pear/Asian pear, barrel aged cider, dark honey, subtle perfume notes, green mint, grassy, herbal notes.
Palate
Honey and caramel sweetness, light candied lavender floral undertones, tart fruit and vanilla (creamy vanilla ice cream topping apple and cinnamon crumble), zingy citrus kick, oaky, slightly nutty undertone, light and subtle flavors, butter, biscuits, light spices, Christmas cake, raisins, smooth, round, warming, subtle hint of peat, sweet spiciness (cinnamon and ginger), pepper notes, maltiness, wood spice, light fleshed fruits, apples, Asian pears, hint of longan sweet/metallic, light pepper tingle, Asian pear skin bitterness/dryness, pine, winter mint, fresh cut lawn, grain notes, slight citrus zest.
Finish
Medium to long, silky smooth, hint of ethanol and spice, herby, floral, slightly minty undertones, honey and toffee sweetness, black tea tannic mouthfeel, short and sweet, fresh herbal notes, grassy flavors, splash of bitterness from black tea, earthy note, slight burn from alcohol, dry and minty, berries, light spices, cinnamon and nuts, warm with sweet soft spiciness (pepper and ginger), slightly drying, dark fruits and oak.
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