The Nikka 12 Year Old
70cl / 43%
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£105
£87.50 ex VAT
(£150 per litre)
Maximum 2 per customer
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The product of two distilleries (Yoichi and Miyagikyo), The Nikka 12 is a well-balanced blend. There's green-apple freshness, rich fruitcake spiciness, butterscotch and some green-peppercorn punch. Another winner from Nikka.
Tasting Notes (2)
Flavour Profile
Style
- Body
- Richness
- Smoke
- Sweetness
Character
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Nutmeg
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Apple
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Fruit Cake
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Toffee
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Butterscotch
Facts
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Age
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Country
Japan
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Colouring
Yes
Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes
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Colour
Old gold with orange hue.
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Nose
Sleek and refined. A perfect balance of fruits, malted barley, beeswax and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), the first nose is very full. The nose then evolves on softer fruit and herbal notes (moss, lichen), a sign of great maturity, and lingers on citrus aromas (orange, lemon).
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Palate
Both lively and serene. Dark chocolate provides the backbone of mouth-watering bitterness. On one end, the malted barley extends to earthier notes, while on the other, fresh fruits (apple, prunes, mirabelle and greengage plums, pear) are reminiscent of a plentiful harvest. With air, honeyed and floral notes (lilac, lilly of the valley) make their appearance.
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Finish
Long, suave. At first, coconut milk and red berries (strawberry, raspberry) stretch out across the palate. In the back of the mouth, candied fruit (pineapple, clementine) accentuate the pleasant freshness, while the retro-olfaction is marked by tobacco and liquorice notes. The empty glass offers a glimpse at a variety of flowers.
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Tasting Notes by Stuart P
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Nose
Punchy and spicy, with green peppercorns battling it out with red fruits, butterscotch and nutmeg. Precise and poised.
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Palate
Rich, clean fruit – greengages and Granny Smith apples. Vibrant fruit-cake notes with a hint of toffee and sweet spice to smooth things out.
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Finish
Very fresh despite the richness, this is a class act. Refreshing and moreish.
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Comment
Beautifully balanced between tempting sweetness and refreshing fruit. Lovely stuff.
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Customer Reviews
Reviews
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2
Outrageously smooth, but at the expense of complexity. Felt empty on the palate – one-dimensional and, frankly, boring.
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5
Very smooth, yet still has plenty of richness and complexity
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5
Beautiful flavors, amazing whiskey. Best japanese whiskey I've had hands down Really smooth with fantastic depth of flavor. Highly recommended!
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5
I try the Nikka 12 year with two off my friend. We Love it , it was smooth n all the favor off Japanese Whiskey.
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5
Bought as a gift to celebrate an advance achievement. The engraving message was a hit & popping the top created a smile the honoree never lost! Thanks
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Good To Know
How we pack
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Eco-friendly Packaging
Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard. Our special polystyrene packing chips and even our plastic bubble wrap are made from recyclable materials.
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Flexible Delivery Options
We deliver to countries all over the world – including Christmas Island! You can also select express delivery, or pick a specific delivery date, at checkout.
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Packed With Care
Our experienced warehouse team take great care with every order. As specialists in glass packaging they ensure that your items stay safe and secure in transit.
14-Day returns policy
We want you to be 100% happy with your order and it is our aim to ensure that all products supplied to all customers arrive in perfect condition. You have the right to cancel your order at any time without being charged for the goods ordered within 14 days of purchasing (other than for perishable or personalised products or those products that have been specified as non-returnable).
