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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.
Style
- Body
- Richness
- Smoke
- Sweetness
Character
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Clove
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Cinnamon
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Orange
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Raspberry
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Walnut
Nikka From the Barrel Reviews
Tasting Notes
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Tasting Notes by Stuart P
Nose: Spicy and peppery, but there’s a richness behind it, with spicy oak and soft orange fruitiness, and soft vanilla notes from the bourbon cask.
Palate: Grainy sweetness and candied orange peel, quite rich, accompanied by rich cinnamon and clove.
Finish: Great balance, this really needs a little water to allow the flavours to unfurl.
Comment: Characterful stuff, this whisky has plenty of personality, and shows a delightful balance between the spicy pepperiness and rich citrus fruit.
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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. 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 (served with water and ice) and it was gentle, but with a surprisingly complex array of flavours from brioche to cherries to chocolatey smoke.
93 Customer Reviews
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Top of the Japanese whiskey! Full taste and smooth
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Superb whisky. Bold and cultured. At this price my current favourite non-Islay. Bit of the bourbon cask comes through then lots of fennel, salt and a bit of purchase booze. Jubbly.
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Rich Costa Rican coffee and chocolate with a faint whiff of oloroso sherry to the nose. On the palate: without water oranges seep through the coffee with a tincture of cinnamon. It opens up its secrets of cloves with a little water. Afterwards, a memory of grilled orange peel and cinnamon
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This is an awesome blended whisky. Full of taste, yet stil very smooth. Maybe a little too spicy for beginners but for me, a semi-noon it's a good whisky. And that at a great price.
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Fantastic Japanese whiskey!!
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One of the nicest blended whiskies I've tried. Great start to explore the amazing japanese whiskey industry.
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Good Balance and awesome Taste!
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Delight to all the senses.
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Fantastic
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Finally got my hands on this! Did not, in any way, let me down. The balance is near perfect.
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This whiskey is very smooth and has some great undertones. Glad I took a chance on it.
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I love it
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Fantastic Japanese whisky! Its like you pour some Nikka into my Glenmorangie! Classic, sophisticated, and rich. Would be my go to if it was easier to obtain!
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Great 'entry level' whiskey and an award winner for that price! The initial taste gives way to a spicy concoction, with hints of vanilla and citrus. great over ice or warmed up when the more cinnamon flavours come out.
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Nothing can beat Irish whiskey, BUT, this whiskey is closest to it. One piece of ice per double measure, or 2 t spoon of sugar. slice of lemon studded with 4 cloves. Add 3 measures boiling water to glass, finally enter Nirvana.
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Bought this for my boyfriend as a present. He seems happy with it.
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Exceptional whisky, superb flavours, no burn yet it's strong, up there the best single malts yet this is a blend! Do yourself a favour and grab a bottle.
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Such a nice sipping whisky !
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i was introduced to Nikki by my son and an arto\idle about the Japanese whiskey industry. From the first taste it changed my whole outlook to whiskeys. I was raised with American Bourbons, and Scottish single malt whiskey, not any more. Japanese for me."
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A great everyday sipping whisky. Soon to be an ex malt Scotch drinker!
