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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt, 2020, 43%, 18cl
Nikka Ltd

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt, 2020, 43%, 18cl

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 14
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Description

Taketsuru Pure Malt is a blended malt whisky named after Nikka's founder Masakata Taketsuru. This expression, launched in 2020 with a refined blend and label, highlights the complexity and preciseness of blending inherited from Masataka and is a blend of casks from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. It aims to showcase an exquisite balance between elegant softness and deep complexity along with rich mouthfeel and smokiness. It is described as having a gentle malt flavor, fruitiness, and a well-balanced taste, making it a perfect entry point into the world of Nikka.

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Bottled
2020
ABV
43%
Volume
180cl
Distillery
Nikka Ltd
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Sherry Cask & Bourbon Cask & New American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
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Limited edition
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Presentation
Bottle
Series highlights
Named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky and the 'Father of Japanese Whisky'. This is the non-age-statement expression, reformulated and re-released in 2020.
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Nose
Fruity and floral, with citrus aromas like orange and grapefruit, juicy pear, apple, apricot, vanilla, toasted biscuit, roasted oak, and a faint hint of smoke.
Palate
Round and delicate, with honey, vanilla, pear, starfruit, toasted grains, roasted oak, cinnamon, sweet spice, cereals, candied fruit, toffee, almonds, roasted nuts, custard, cocoa, and soft peat.
Finish
Medium-long and smooth, with lingering peat smoke, subtle baking spice warmth, cocoa, oak, fruit, and a touch of dark chocolate.
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