Taketsuru

Taketsuru Pure Malt Madeira Wood Finish - 80th Anniversary 21 Year Old, Madeira Cask, 2014, 46%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 39
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

A brand of pure malt Japanese whiskies produced by the Nikka Distilling Co. They contain whisky from its Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries and the label was launched in 2000 to honour company founder, Mastaka Taketsuru. This limited edition 21-year-old blended malt was released in 2014 to commemorate Nikka's 80th anniversary and was finished in Madeira wood. Only 546 bottles were produced for the European market.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 801.61
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jan 5, 2026SGD 696.72

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 1,925.00
Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 1,431.54
Cask type
Madeira Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
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
546
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
wooden box
Series highlights
80th Anniversary
Historical context
80th Anniversary of Nikka
Special release
80th Anniversary; European Market Exclusive
Allocation
European Market
Nose
Refined and complex with sweet vanilla, ripe orchard fruits (apple, apricot), honey, caramel, and subtle leather. Floral (lilac) and spicy (clove) notes emerge.
Palate
Powerful and firm, showcasing malt and barley, caramel candy, toasted oak, and dried figs. Layers of dark chocolate, spice (pepper), and ripe fruits (peach, raspberry).
Finish
Long and oaky, with lingering notes of caramel, oak tannins, coastal hints, ripe fruits (prune, peach), and vanilla.
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