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Nikka The Blend of Nikka Maltbase Whisky, 45%
Nikka

Nikka The Blend of Nikka Maltbase Whisky, 45%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
Avg 75
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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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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 98.47
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Bottled
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ABV
45%
Volume
66cl
Distillery
Nikka
Origin
Japan
Cask type
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Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
No
Closure
Cork with glass stopper
Presentation
Square bottle with clear glass stopper
Series highlights
The Blend of Nikka
Historical context
Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, "the father of Japanese whisky"
Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
A sophisticated and complex bouquet with rich notes of aged oak and caramelized sugars, hints of dried apricot, fig, and dark cherry, intertwined with delicate floral undertones, cinnamon, star anise, and a signature Nikka maltiness.
Palate
Remarkably smooth and full-bodied, delivering sweet vanilla and toffee, robust oak, dark fruit, plum, candied orange peel, and a persistent nutty character. Also features liquorice, malty tones, robust cereals, and fine spice.
Finish
Long, warm, and exceptionally elegant, with notes of toasted oak and dark dried fruit, soft baking spices, a gentle dryness, espresso, and a subtle waxy quality. Also described as clean, crisp, and smooth with lingering liquorice and black pepper.
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