Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Whisky

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt WhiskyA non age statement expression of Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt whisky, named after the company's founder, Masataka Taketsuru. It features plenty of whisky from the Miyagikyo distillery, as well as percentage of malt matured in Sherry casks to give it a rich, spiced nose. Nose: Sherry soaked plums, raisins and green apple slices. Honey'd cereal, black pepper and hint of barrel char. Palate: Espresso beans, milk chocolate, tobacco leaf and lingering

the nose detects rich chocolate hints plus blackberries and blueberries

with a vanilla/caramel after taste

Nose: Sweet fruity aroma

black pepper spice with some corn and a hint of mint Palate: Dried fruit and nut with vanilla and oak Finish: Spicy with cinnamon with slight woody notes

Finish: Medium to long

and light oak

gives a spicy fruit edge and delivers an exceptionally smooth and refined gin

Nicknamed the Flirtation

richly textured whiskies—often described as more austere than its Islay cousins

Mackmyra Svensk Rök / Amerikansk Ek - 70cl 46

when the first DoubleWood was released

Oak and a subtle sweetness