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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old, American, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 43%
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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old, American, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 23
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

The Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old is a highly acclaimed Japanese Blended Malt Whisky, named after Masataka Taketsuru, the 'father of Japanese whisky' and founder of Nikka. This expression is a blend of carefully selected malt whiskies, aged for at least 21 years, sourced from Nikka's two distilleries: Yoichi (known for its heavier, peated style) and Miyagikyo (known for its elegance and precision). It is matured in a combination of American oak, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, which impart a complex profile of dark fruit, oriental spice, and vanilla. The whisky has received numerous awards, including 'World's Best Blended Malt Whisky' multiple times at the World Whiskies Awards. It was discontinued around 2020 due to stock shortages.

Change-4.0%
LatestSGD 518
HighSGD 1,075
LowSGD 518
SGD 1,142SGD 912SGD 681SGD 451Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 14Nov 30Jul 12Sep 14 - SGD 540 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 560 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Sep 14 - SGD 760 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Nov 30 - SGD 730 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Nov 30, 2025Jan 25 - SGD 727 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jan 25, 2026Apr 26 - SGD 1,075 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Apr 26, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 518 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 518.16
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 26, 2026SGD 1,074.92
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 25, 2026SGD 726.92
Cask type
American, Sherry & Mizunara
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% malted barley from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Wooden Box, Cardboard Box
Series highlights
Taketsuru Pure Malt Range
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet vanilla, ripe orchard fruits like apple, apricot, and pear, with notes of honey, caramel, and oak spice. Hints of dark fruit, cocoa, roasted nuts, and a subtle Mizunara oak spice are present, alongside citrus, fig newtons, and a light, dusty peat smoke.
Palate
Silky and full-bodied, showcasing malt and barley, caramel candy, and toasted oak. Flavors of dried figs, dark chocolate, subtle spice, raisins, toffee, black cherries, cinnamon, clove, and pepper evolve, with ripe fruits such as peach and caramelized apple.
Finish
Long and satisfying, with lingering notes of caramel, oak tannins, dark chocolate, and a whisper of smoke. Coastal notes, ripe fruits like prune and peach, and vanilla contribute to a delicate and balanced conclusion.
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