Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

70cl / 43%
  • Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt
Web Exclusive Price £55.55 £46.29 ex VAT (£79.36 per litre)
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Customer Rating
4.5 (8 Reviews)
Tasting Notes (2)
Taketsuru's no-age-statement blended malt contains a high percentage of malt from Miyagikyo, with the reminder coming from Yoichi. Aged on average for around 10 years in a variety of different cask types, including some sherry wood for extra richness.
Country
Japan
Type
Blended Malt
Colouring
Yes

Character

  • Clove Clove
  • Cherry Cherry
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Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Reviews

Tasting Notes

  • Tasting Notes by The Whisky Exchange

    Nose: Clean and bright, with red fruit bursting out of the glass and glazed fruit-tart sweetness.

    Palate: Soft and fruity with spicy clove appearing along with a cherry-menthol note.

    Finish: The rich fruit lingers.

  • Tasting Notes by Stuart P

    Nose: Clean and bright, with red-fruit notes come bursting out of the glass, with some extra sweetness – glazed fruit tarts.

    Palate: Soft, fruity mouthfeel, then some spicy clove appears along with a cherry-menthol note.

    Finish: The rich fruit lingers.

    Comment: Fruit salad in a glass, this benefits from some time in sherry cask that adds richness and body.

8 Customer Reviews

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  • 5
    13 December 2017

    My favorite whiskey hands down

  • 3
    30 November 2017

    A blended malt. Sherried, red fruits, hints of coffee and tobacco, clove, ginger, nutmeg, raisins, A complex whisky. Name can be a bit misleading for uninitiated to malt whisky, who might perceive this to be a superior malt in some way, reminiscent of Cardu Pure Malt lol. A nice pleasant whisky with an interesting complex blend. Not outstanding IMO. Reasonable price.

  • 4
    25 October 2017

    Sharp was my first impression, but more of an indifferent sensation because as it coats the mouth it begins to finish with a wonderful flavor profile before it quickly turns towards a slight burn that lingers. Overall I actually think it is a very good whisky for the price. I also tried it next to my 21 year Pure Malt, which is probably not fair as the 21 year is much more well rounded. I think its more of "apples and oranges" when you start getting into that conversation. Ultimately I would recommend sampling this whisky if you get a chance.

  • 5
    24 October 2017

    Cannot but agree with other comments. Very sweet and leaves a pleasant oily mouthfeel. A bit disappointed about the lid. For that price I wasn’t expecting a plastic one.

  • 5
    21 July 2017

    A sublime dram! Clean Sharp Fruit Sherry, must be tasted cant go wrong......

  • 5
    17 July 2017

    I love me some nikka.

  • 5
    9 May 2017

    A fantastic whisky, which should be tasted by every person who enjoys superb quality.

  • 4
    28 March 2016

    First hit is of raspberry and strawberry followed by a hint of cherry and spice. Slightly oily mouthfeel.