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Nikka Rare Old Super, Oak, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 43%
Nikka

Nikka Rare Old Super, Oak, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 78
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Description

Nikka Rare Old Super is a classic Japanese blended whisky, launched in 1962 by Masataka Taketsuru. It is known for its smooth, mellow, and well-balanced character, reflecting an older style of Japanese blending. The blend contains malt whiskies from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, and may also include some imported single malt.

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Vintage
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Bottled
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ABV
43%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Nikka
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Oak, Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
Masataka Taketsuru
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
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Closure
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Presentation
Distinctive glass bottle
Series highlights
One of Nikka's classic brands, a best-selling blend launched in 1962.
Historical context
Created in 1962 by Masataka Taketsuru in honor of his deceased wife Rita.
Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
Malty and rich, with notes of honey, caramel, vanilla, chocolate, citrus, toasted oak, dried fruit, and gentle spice. Some sources mention cooked apples, porridge oats, pear, beeswax, and dried herbs.
Palate
Smooth, rich, and fruity. Notes of banana, malt, ginger, caramel, toffee, soft oak, mellow spice, apple, pear, tropical fruits, lemon citrus, and chocolate. Some mention honey, lemongrass, and hints of tarragon.
Finish
Short to medium long, with notes of banana, milk chocolate, pepper, oak, stewed fruits, cloves, cinnamon, and digestive biscuits. Some describe it as long and crisp with baking spices.
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