Nikka from the Barrel

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Nikka from the Barrel
50cl / 51.4%
Japanese Blended Whisky
Nikka from the Barrel is big-boned and bursting with character. Not averse to a drop of water, either. A real star, winning top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards in 2007 and 2010.

World Whiskies Awards
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£25.95
(£21.63 ex. VAT)
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Tasting Notes:
Distributor's Tasting Notes
Floral nose, with a touch of orange peel and apricots.  Boiled sweets and a little spice.  Big and well-balanced at first, some spicy oak and ripe fruit coming through and then a tickle of fire and oak at the finish.  Add water for a real treat.
Tasting Notes by Dr Whisky

Tasted with Tante Anne. Her notes appear in quotes.

TASTING NOTES:

Bubble gum, dry sherry, and a zip of orange zest. Solo [Norwegian soft drink - ed.]. Evaporated milk, sweet caramel chews.
"Smells Japanese. Like old wooden Japanese homes" (She has spent a lot of time in Japan).

Minty sherry oak and plastic bags. Walnuts, raspberry seeds, delicious bittersweet notes like slices of Gala apples. Very dry finish with some pine and a cocoa smokiness.

SUMMARY:

Nose opened up with time and patience and made varied impressions. Water dulled the impact on the palate but helped discriminate between flavours. A very impressive package in a very impressive package. And another rich but affordable Japanese whisky. There is something Aberlour and Teaninich about it.

Tried it as a MIZUWARI [Lots of water and ice - ed.] and it was gentle, but with a surprisingly complex array of flavours from brioche to cherries to chocolatey smoke.

Customer Reviews:
Got this as a present a while ago, and have been looking for it again ever since. Just saw the price now, I always thought it was worth at least double that, if not more. Great stuff, and I am certainly inclined to try more Japanese whisky.
- KK, 15th January
Initially put off because of loyalty to Scottish drams and single malts. However this one is special! Needs a thimble full of mineral water to loosen it up. It's taste is by no means loose - its fruity and super smooth. A superb little tipple!
- Maish from London, 14th January
Love it, love it, love it. Bought on the overwhelmingly positive reviews. They are acurate. Added a drop of water and was richly rewarded. Initially put off by the 50cl bottle, but so glad I made the purchase. My new favourite.
- Hawks82, 10th Oct '11
It's really beautiful whisky .. but only what i want to know is how many years is matured ? or this information is unknown ? can somebody help me with it ?
- Adni, 9th Apr '11
I thought blended whiskies are for easygoing saturday drinkers and single malts for real connoisseur like me. Well, japanese proved me wrong. This is simply astonishing. A very bourbon like, dry wood, nutty, fruity and endlessly complex dram. Unbelievable nose and that fancy bottle too. Light years ahead from Johnny Walker black label and gold label.
- Mikko, 3rd Dec '10
Very, Very good. But 'cos of price it's limited to sipping ! - quite remarkable and I taste differant qualities each time. Definite bourbon/ vanilla richness, a long lingering aftertaste. Although strong, its smooth enough to drink neat. Shame the bottle is only 50cl!
- tim nice but dim, 21st Nov '10
Japan yet again show that they are the masters of well priced wonders. Add a little water and prepare to be amazed at the complexity at the price. One of the best finishes I have encountered.
- J.D, 16th Aug '10
Bought this whisky on the strength of the recommendations above (and the WWA award) and was not disappointed. A beautiful blend, has a purity and balance that's amazing--has become perhaps my favorite non-peaty whisky. Just ordered three more bottles (the 50cl goes fast, so stock up).
- bob, 12th Jul '10
Alongside the current entry bottling of Ardmore and the Sazerac 6, one of the best bargains in the world of whisky. Consistently brilliant, rich and charred-oaky. Dr Whisky says it's Aberloury - but I reckon the finish is nearer to the Ben Nevis 14 sherry cask. And I LOVE Ben Nevis...
- Mr Claw, 4th Jul '10
The best - I like a good Canadian Rye and can't afford a good Scotch - Nikka by th Barrel fits in perfectly - a great combination of both worlds - hard to find in Vancouver so I bought 2 cases - wow !!!
- George S. Watts, 15th Feb '10
Magnificent stuff. Got a bottle of this as a christmas present. Really oily consistency that coats the palate and lingers for a long, warm finish. do yourself a favour.
- anonymous, 21st Jan '10
Honestly: Awesome. That's it. One word. Awesome. You won't find a better whisky for the money on the market.
- Joel Caskstrength.net, 7th Sep '09
o.m.g. just been given a bottle of aged 12yr pure malt by my daughter- just back from Japan. Glenmorangie eat your heart out - this one gets the biscuit
- Steve C., 17th Aug '09
Caught by the simplistic bottle and elegant curves in the duty free. Rewarded with probably one of the best Whiskey finds (pound for pound) for a very long time. Almost caramel on completion. Use a good water for the best possible enjoyment.
- m@, 22nd Mar '09
look, really, i can't describe this to you remotely adequately. let me say that its f***ing brilliant, and at that price, is a steal. 500ml bottle, but f***. really. do it.
- L, 22nd Jan '09
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