Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

A new edition of Nikka's Taketsuru Pure Malt, released in 2020! It features a new recipe, showing off the excellent balance of the Japanese whisky, alongside wafts of smoke and waves of creamy malt. The name is a reference to Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, who established Nikka all the way back in 1934!

Tasting Notes

NOSE
Grassy malt, earthy vanilla, toasted coconut and BBQ pineapple.

PALATE
More vanilla, subtly floral at points. Salted butter on toasted teacakes, ripe pear and peach.

FINISH
Lingering peat smoke and subtle baking spice warmth.