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Style
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- 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.
50 Customer Reviews
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Fantastic!
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Superb
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I use this Whisky for a cocktail with King's Gingor Liquor, Kalamanzi Puree and Shiso Syrup and that's just an amazing combination
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25 years from now, Japanese whisky will rule the spirit world. They simply do EVERYTHING better.
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The person might be mistaking "peat" flavour in this for the old-woody notes. There is little peat, and this whisky at this alcohol level can't be beat.
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Rich with vanilla and orange, hint of smoke, easy on the tongue, fantastic over a little ice.
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I got this because of the high alcohol content as I was having four tooth extractions,does taste any stronger.very smooth.wouldn't buy again as I love my dalwhinnie to much.good though
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great !
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You can't believe it's that good! Smells delicious, rich, lingers, smooth. Makes my Ballantine 18 year old blend taste anaemic in comparison. (the person below who said "peat overwhelming" has no tongue, there is little peat in this)!
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This whisky is a gem and it taste marvelous the first time and again and again. Absolutely stunning.
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Peat overwhelming
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For the price (especially if you find this at a tax free) this Nikka is just excellent. A good place to start with Japanese whisky.
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This was introduced into my local, to much disdain until opened & then a lot of people had to swallow their words & it now is one of the regular whiskies behind the bar.
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Grate whiskey, rec omend to everyone
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Lovely drink, absolute bargain.
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Delicious!
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So far I have yet to find anyone who is not impressed with this superb product.....packed with flavour and a carrying a velvet punch...highly recommended
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One of the best: Complex palate, lots of oak, vanilla, small notes of smoke. Very little bite for a Whisky bottled at 51%, & surprisingly mature. My first Japanese Whisky, and very encouraging. With water and (perhaps ice? (Hersey, I know)) this could be a nice dram for a summer day.
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I could never appreciate sipping raw whiskey until I found this gem. I''ve tried so many Scottish high-end expensive whiskeys, but this is the smoothest and it''s not even technically scotch! If you want a nice, fruity, spicy whiskey without the taste of dirt (peat), this is a great choice.
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So so smooth, easy to drink. My new favourite whisky
