Nikka

Nikka Taketsuru 35 Year Old, 2001, 43%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 41
Average Score
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Description

The Nikka whisky company was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, with the creation of his Yoichi distillery on the island of Hokkaido. Arguably the "grandfather" of Japanese whisky, Taketsuru learned his trade studying Organic Chemistry at The University of Glasgow in 1918, before apprenticing at Longmorn, and laterally Hazelburn distilleries. With humble beginnings, producing apple juice and c ...

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Cask type
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Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
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
1000
Has box
Yes
Closure
N.A
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Taketsuru range, named after Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru
Historical context
Released to celebrate the new century in 2001
Special release
Japanese Market Exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Complex and expressive, with subtle smoke, oak spices, vanilla, floral notes, fresh fruits like apples and apricots, and malty aromas.
Palate
Rich and balanced, layered with malt sweetness, dried fruits, nuts, caramel, ripe fruits, spices, and a touch of nuttiness and gentle smoke.
Finish
Long, smooth, and lingering, with notes of green menthol, mocha, honey, vanilla, oak, fruit, and spice.
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