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Nikka G&G Western Armor, 43%
Nikka Ltd

Nikka G&G Western Armor, 43%

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TypeJapanese Blended Whisky
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Description

The Nikka G&G Western Armor Blended Whisky is a vintage Japanese whisky from the 1980s, known for its iconic Samurai helmet bottle cap. Crafted from a blend of malts from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, it offers rich, sweet notes of caramel and woody undertones from cask aging, culminating in a balanced, smooth finish that is characteristic of classic Nikka blends. It is considered a true relic of the 1980s Japanese whisky scene.

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Lightly Peated
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Presentation
Bottle with Samurai armor topper
Series highlights
G&G Western Armor
Historical context
Pre-1989 bottling, predating Nikka's acquisition of Ben Nevis Distillery, suggesting it contains only Japanese whiskies.
Special release
Duty Free exclusive sold in Japan
Allocation
Japan Duty Free
Nose
Hints of caramel and woody notes, with dry malt, toffee, vanilla, ginger, and brandied fruit.
Palate
Rich, sweet, and smooth with a warming palate of cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of peat.
Finish
Smooth, balanced, medium to long, peppery and sweet.
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