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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old, American Oak, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 43%
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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old, American Oak, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 20
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

The Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old is a refined expression from Nikka Whisky, named after its founder Masataka Taketsuru, the "father of Japanese whisky". This pure malt whisky is a masterful blend of different single malts distilled at Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Aged for a minimum of 17 years in a combination of American oak, sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, it offers a harmonious balance of rich, complex flavors and a smooth, inviting character. It was a core part of the Taketsuru lineup for a long while before being discontinued in 2020 due to stock shortages.

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 26, 2026SGD 601.69
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 318.86
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 318.86

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Carousell SingaporeVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 20, 2026SGD 450.00
Cask type
American Oak, Sherry & Mizunara
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
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Taketsuru Pure Malt series, named after Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru.
Historical context
Named after Masataka Taketsuru, the 'father of Japanese whisky'. The Taketsuru brand was launched in 1934.
Special release
Discontinued in 2020 due to stock shortages.
Allocation
France
Nose
Elegant and layered, with dried fruit, prune, soft peat smoke, leather, nutmeg, sherry-soaked oak, fruit cocktail (pear, apple, berries, citrus), honey, vanilla, and a subtle underlying smoke.
Palate
Rich and well-rounded, with dark chocolate, dried berries, espresso, malt sweetness, gentle spice, honey, black pepper, waxiness, incense, butterscotch, caramel custard, dried candied fruit (dates, figs, ginger candy), mint jelly, fennel, orange blossoms, vanilla, light black tea astringency, umami, beeswax, burnt toast, creamy, thick, rich mouthfeel.
Finish
Smooth and persistent, with lingering oak, cocoa, a whisper of smoke, apple pie stuffing, candied ginger, eucalyptus, slight umami-savouriness, caramels, honeycomb, distinct woodiness, vanilla, light smoke, exotic fruits (kiwi, coconut), green tea with light spice.
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