Taketsuru

Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt, American oak, Sherry & Japanese Mizunara Cask, 2002, 43%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

A brand of pure malt Japanese whiskies produced by the Nikka Distilling Co. They contain whisky from its Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries and the label was launched in 2000 to honour company founder, Masataka Taketsuru. This 21-year-old expression is a blend of carefully selected malt whiskies, aged in a combination of American oak, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, offering a complex and elegant profile.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 610.79
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Sep 1, 2026SGD 475.57
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 22, 2026SGD 610.60

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Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 820.00
Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 850.00
Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 860.00
Cask type
American oak, Sherry & Japanese Mizunara
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
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Taketsuru
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Spanish Import (Central Hisumer)
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Deep and complex with dark fruit, cocoa, roasted nuts, and Mizunara oak spice. Sweet vanilla, ripe orchard fruits, honey, caramel, and subtle hints of leather.
Palate
Silky and full-bodied with layers of raisins, toffee, black cherries, cinnamon, and clove. Malt barley, dark chocolate, subtle spice, and a gentle wisp of peat smoke.
Finish
Long and elegant, with lingering dark chocolate, oak, caramel, and oak tannins. Coastal notes, ripe fruits (prune, peach), vanilla, and a light smoky character.
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