Japan ~ 43% ~ $110 ~
Well it appears that quiet secret of the quality, history, and heritage of Japanese whiskies is out. The Taketsuro expression is named after the Nikka distillery founder and is one of the distillery’s showcase products. Unfortunately, Nikka has fallen victim to the Japanese whisky crisis and the existing Taketsuru line has been discontinued, replaced with a new no age statement expression. We hope this will be an enjoyable way to open the 2020 edition.
Tasting Notes
By The Master of Malt
A new edition of Nikka's Taketsuru Pure Malt, released in 2020! It features a new recipe, showing off the excellent balance of the Japanese whisky, alongside wafts of smoke and waves of creamy malt. The name is a reference to Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, who established Nikka all the way back in 1934!
Nose
Grassy malt, earthy vanilla, toasted coconut and BBQ pineapple.
Palate
More vanilla, subtly floral at points. Salted butter on toasted teacakes, ripe pear and peach.
Finish
Lingering peat smoke and subtle baking spice warmth.