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Nikka From The Barrel Japanese Whisky 750ml

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Product Description

Nikka From The Barrel is a blended whisky which was released in 1985. The development of this expression started with an aim to deliver full flavors and richness of whisky like "from the barrel", which only blenders can sniff and taste. The secret behind its gorgeous flavor is the unique combination of complex blending, higher ABV 51.4% and "marriage" process. The iconic square bottle reflects its concept "a small block of whisky" and embodies the intense and rich flavors of the whisky inside. Long after its launch, this bottle is still timeless and recognized for its ultimate simplicity.

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume51.4%
Country of OriginJapan
UPC4904230049739

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.

What critics and judges wrote

Falstaff · November 2023
Initially rather smoky and earthy, with a little water a dark fruitiness emerges, chocolate and nuts. Good depth and spice on the palate, the fruitiness is a little hidden. Beautiful, balanced finish with maltiness.
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Show 3 more reviews, 2019 to 2022
95 ptsSeptember 2022falstaff.com ↗
Vanilla, an apple fruit cuvée and lots of caramel rise pontently from the glass. Dark cherry aromas on the palate, plus liquorice and pipe tobacco. Slight pepper savouriness and some salt on the finish.
91 ptsNovember 2021falstaff.com ↗
The nose is dominated by sweet caramel, fine vanilla and light hints of sweet apricot. The malty full-bodiedness has a fruity effect with a youthful use of wood. White pepper on the aftertaste.
89 ptsAugust 2019falstaff.com ↗
Hints of sherry and subtle smoke are incorporated into the rich woody aroma. A tart base note on the palate with roasted barley. The finish is quite strong with a dry mouthfeel.
Whisky Advocate Top 20 · #1 · 2018
Notably balanced and elegant, the colorful palette of whiskies combines for tremendous depth of flavor. … It is typically Japanese, yet singularly magnificent. … Nikka From the Barrel is a consummate Japanese blend for anyone to enjoy.
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Whisky Advocate · Dave Broom · 2010
A high-strength blend that takes no prisoners. … The palate also shows some of that mango character, but also crisp oak and a burst of sweet powdered spices on the finish. A malt-lover's blend.
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Distiller · Blair Phillips
Cedar cigar-box and exotic woods are ribboned with smoke and peat accents. … This whisky dances across all taste buds with cloves, cinnamon and orange zest seasoned by salt spray. … A very rich blend.
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Beverage Testing Institute · August 2019
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Competition medals

World Whiskies Awards
Gold 2022Gold 2020Category Winner 2019
International Spirits Challenge
Gold 2022Gold 2020Gold 2019Silver 2018Silver 2017Gold 2016
Show 5 earlier medals, 2007 to 2015
Trophy 2015Gold 2014Gold 2013Gold 2012Silver 2007

14 medals from 2 competitions, 2007 to 2022.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 11 notes from 4 publications, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greenfennel, and celery, Assam tea, moss and green leaves, a light floral underpinningA hint
  • Fruitya dark fruitiness emerges, an apple fruit cuvée, Dark cherry aromas, light hints of sweet apricot, a fruity effectClear
  • SweetVanilla, lots of caramel, dominated by sweet caramel, fine vanilla, toffee fudgeLight
  • Oak & maltnuts, finish with maltiness, malty, a youthful use of wood, the rich woody aromaClear
  • SmokeInitially rather smoky, subtle smoke, restrained smoke (sandalwood, cigar), ribboned with smoke and peat accentsLight
  • SpiceGood depth and spice, Slight pepper savouriness, White pepper, a burst of sweet powdered spices, clovesLight

Flavor map

Nikka From The Barrel against other Japanese whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →Nikka From The BarrelThe Yamazaki12 Year OldNikka Coffey MaltShibui 10 YearOld Pure Malt

Closest Japanese whiskies at a similar price: The Yamazaki 12 Year Old ($189.96), Nikka Coffey Malt ($74.98), and Shibui 10 Year Old Pure Malt ($179.98).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
Nikka From The Barrel (this bottle)6.03.8$99.96
Hibiki 21 Year Old6.04.1$899.96
Shinobu 15 Year Old Mizunara Oak Finish Pure Malt6.03.5$199.96
The Yamazaki 18 Year Old6.13.3$899.96
The Hakushu 18 Year Old5.24.4$1,299.96
The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt4.84.7$3,999.96
Hibiki 17 Year Old6.12.1$899.96
The Yamazaki 12 Year Old4.72.7$189.96
Nikka Coffey Malt5.72.1$74.98
Shibui 10 Year Old Pure Malt7.02.1$179.98
Kujira 15 Year Old6.31.6$269.96
The Hakushu 12 Year Old3.84.1$199.96
Kaiyo Japanese Whisky4.02.8$79.98
Hakata 18 Year Old Sherry Cask5.51.6$199.98
The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve6.21.5$149.96
Kaiyo Cask Strength5.51.4$129.98
The Tottori Mizunara Cask3.74.9$49.98
Suntory Ao5.06.5$79.96
Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt3.04.2$149.96
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt3.35.2$149.96
The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara4.81.0$3,999.96
Nikka Days3.61.7$62.98
Hibiki Blossom Harmony3.81.4$399.96
Hibiki Japanese Harmony2.92.1$99.97
Shibui 18 Year Old Single Grain Sherry Cask5.00.3$349.96
Kujira 5 Year Old5.00.0$89.98
Suntory Toki2.22.5$39.97

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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