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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 25 Year Old, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 2012, 43%
Taketsuru

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 25 Year Old, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 2012, 43%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 48
Average Score
Avg 100
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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, Mastaka Taketsuru. This expression is a harmonious blend of meticulously selected malt whiskies from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, each aged for a minimum of 25 years. It is part of the 'Pure Malt' bottling series and is considered a collectible item due to its limited production.

Change+22.4%
LatestSGD 2,368
HighSGD 3,245
LowSGD 1,674
SGD 3,433SGD 2,784SGD 2,135SGD 1,486Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 31Nov 30Mar 9Aug 30Aug 31 - SGD 1,934 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 31, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 2,098 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Oct 6 - SGD 2,197 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 2,279 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 12 - SGD 1,784 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Oct 12, 2025Oct 26 - SGD 1,700 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Oct 26, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 1,674 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 30 - SGD 1,758 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Nov 30, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 1,826 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 1,826 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 1,826 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 1,826 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 7 - SGD 2,087 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Dec 7, 2025Mar 9 - SGD 2,162 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 10 - SGD 3,245 - Alcovault Auctions - Mar 10, 2026May 10 - SGD 2,381 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026May 21 - SGD 2,530 - Alcovault Auctions - May 21, 2026Jun 9 - SGD 2,278 - Whisky.Auction - Jun 9, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 2,068 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Jun 22 - SGD 2,462 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 22, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 2,368 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 30, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 2,368.47
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 22, 2026SGD 2,068.17
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 22, 2026SGD 2,462.12

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 2,590.00
Must Have MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 5,686.39
Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 2,222.00
Cask type
Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
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
120
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Part of the 'Pure Malt' bottling series and a signature line by Nikka.
Historical context
Production ceased in 2019 due to depleted stock, making it one of the last expressions of Taketsuru 25 Year Old.
Special release
Limited allocation of 120 bottles for Europe.
Allocation
Europe
Nose
Tropical fruits like mango, passion fruit, orange marmalade, cherry blossom, candied fruit, apple, apricot, banana, navel orange, with oak, vanilla, subtle pipe tobacco, and a deep, dense peatiness.
Palate
Smooth and soft, balanced sweetness with winter spices, soft red fruit, floral notes, toasty oak, malt sweetness, dried fruits, nuttiness, and gentle smoke.
Finish
Long-lasting, spicy and smooth, with persistent red fruits, vanilla, oak, and waxy fruit.
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