Taketsuru Pure Malt - Nikka - 70cl

A superb blended malt or pure malt as Nikka call it here from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, combining the rich and fruity Miyagikyo with the smoky and spicy Yoichi to award winning acclaim.

Nose: Rich chocolate, liqueur orange, aromatic spices, salted mocha, caramel toffee, cherry jam on toast, honeycomb, sherry soaked raisin, sherry oak.

Palate: Rich and spicy delivery with chocolate honeycomb, mocha, french toast, sherry soaked spongecake, honey roasted nuts, salted toffee, black cherry.

Finish: Sweet and spicy with cherry, chocolate, mocha and toasted aromatic spices, orange truffles, salted honeycomb.

Classic introduction to the delights of "The Nikka" blends and one for all those poor misguided people who think single malts are better than blends and never drink blends.

World Whiskies Awards 2018-Best Blended Malt-Best Japanese (No Age Statement)

Japanese Whisky of the Year 2020 (95.5/100), according to Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.