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This is a blended malt named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. He is the first Japanese who mastered whiskey-making in Scotland and produced the genuine whiskey in Japan. Masataka learned that the natural resources surrounding the distillery were essentail for quality whisky. Bases on his thought, he selected two places. Yoichi and Miyagikyo, and built two distilleries there. Its gentle malt flavor, fruitiness and extremely well-balanced taste make it a perfect entry point into the world of Nikka.
| Alcohol by Volume | 43.0% |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| UPC | 4904230035800 |
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Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
The luxe aroma mixes rich butterscotch and apple sweetness. On the palate, this whisky is light and gentle, interspersing fruit and smoke and finishing with a spark of cinnamon heat. Add a splash of water; recommended for sipping.
The aroma opens with inviting green banana and vanilla cream, leading into a creamy texture on the palate that showcases tinned pineapple and a splash of tropical fruit.
A nose to savor and get lost in contemplation with its array of beautifully layered wood spices interwoven with balanced smoke, polished wood, vanilla pod, and lemon-scented biscuits. … The spicy finish retains a residual sweetness.
If you're looking for the richness and earthy notes of the more mature Taketsurus, sadly, it's not there. … No, it's not the same, and it's definitely not better, but it's still rather delicious.
Taketsuru’s successors have reformulated this blended malt, which fully complies with the latest definitions of Japanese whisky. The aromas create an oasis of calm with layers of gentle wood spices, smoke, vanilla pod, and lemon biscuits …
3 medals from 2 competitions, 2019 to 2025.
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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt against other Japanese whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.
Closest Japanese whiskies at a similar price: The Hakushu 12 Year Old ($199.96), Kaiyo Japanese Whisky ($79.98), and Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt ($149.96).
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