Nikka From the Barrel
You're a malthead and would never even dream of touching a blend? Try Nikka from the Barrel, it might just change your mind.
You're a malthead and would never even dream of touching a blend? Try Nikka from the Barrel, it might just change your mind.
| Details about this bottle | Edit |
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| 1543 | |
| Miyagikyo (Nikka) | |
| Japan | |
| Blended Whisky | |
| 51.4% | |
| 0.5 l | |
| Original bottling | |
| double matured | |
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| Average tasting notes Tasting notes |
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Nosing
Fruit:
Sweet:
Spices:
Zitrus:
Orange:
Honey:
Vanilla:
Herbs:
Caramel:
Oak:
Sherry:
Floral:
Peat Smoke:
Alcohol:
Raisin:
Peach:
Nuts:
Malt:
Herb:
Dried Fruit:
Cinnamon:
Grape:
Chocolate:
Coffee:
Pepper:
Apple:
Leather:
Cake:
Mint:
Berries:
Clove:
Plum:
Banana:
Heather:
Pear:
Ginger:
Oil:
Wheat:
Walnut:
Date:
Fig:
Tasting
Spices:
Sweet:
Oak:
Honey:
Fruit:
Vanilla:
Peat Smoke:
Zitrus:
Pepper:
Orange:
Alcohol:
Chili:
Herb:
Chocolate:
Malt:
Oil:
Sherry:
Ginger:
Nuts:
Dried Fruit:
Leather:
Maritime Notes:
Herbs:
Salt:
Peach:
Cinnamon:
Wheat:
Coffee:
Caramel:
Tobacco:
Raisin:
Mint:
Nutmeg:
Plum:
Floral:
Tropical Fruit:
Heather:
Dark Chocolate:
Clove:
Grapefruit:
Cake:
Finish
Sweet:
Spices:
Vanilla:
Oak:
Oil:
Nuts:
Herb:
Peat Smoke:
Malt:
Honey:
Dark Chocolate:
Fruit:
Coffee:
Sherry:
Chili:
Maritime Notes:
Caramel:
Pepper:
Zitrus:
Orange:
Chocolate:
Plum:
Salt:
Leather:
Dried Fruit:
Cake:
Apple:
Peach:
Wheat:
Raisin:
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Quality rating of this bottle
3.9
Rate
160
73
Quality comparison of bottles
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All tasting notes
26. May 2016
04. Feb 2021
24. Jul 2018
23. May 2015
13. Aug 2018
There are few Japanese whiskies I consider a true bargain in these days, but Nikka From the Barrel is one of them. Minimalist packaging, solid 51.4% ABV and the aromatic, gingery aroma with cayenne pepper, orange peel and hints of lemongrass leave a good first impression. On the palate, you get an interesting combination of Yoichi and Miyagikyo flavors: initial spiciness is followed by fruity-sweet notes until a zesty-dry bitterness emerges. The medium finish fades with restrained oak, green tea and a touch of fresh mint. Grab a bottle while you still can!
RATING: 3.7/5.0 ≙ 85 pts
RATING: 3.7/5.0 ≙ 85 pts
11. Jan 2016
17. Nov 2014
13. Feb 2016
23. May 2019
21. Mar 2019
