Nikka

Japanese Whisky

Most recent reviews of 37:

Tasting notes by Smokehead on 20th May 2013
Syrup from the Barrel 84/100

Tasting notes by Pierre_W on 19th May 2013
Let it breathe a bit! 74/100

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  • Nikka from the Barrel - Syrup from the Barrel

    By Smokehead on 20th May 20132013-05-20T23:51:00

    84

    Finally,its mine to taste and nose to my heart's content. Nose: sugar cane dipped in caramel syrup, sprinkled with fresh oak shavings then kept in a jar with a vanilla pod,take it out after a day and… read more

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  • Nikka Kingsland Rare Old - Let it breathe a bit!

    By Pierre_W on 19th May 20132013-05-19T06:58:00

    74

    Nikka’s Kingsland blend was launched in 1974 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Nikka Whisky Distilling Company. These tasting notes were compiled from a 50ml sample that I b… read more

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  • Nikka 70th Anniversary Selection 12 Year old - Gristling but Masterful blend

    By Lifewaterforce on 6th May 20132013-05-06T02:17:00

    95

    I went on a bit of a treasure hunt for the 70th anniversary bottlings from Nikka distillery, which comes in a beautifull wooden box, holding inside it, 4 bottles. The first 2 are 12 year old cask strength… read more

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  • Nikka Date Blended Whisky - A superbly balanced blend

    By Pierre_W on 21st Apr 20132013-04-21T17:48:00

    85

    Date is a blend made by the Miyagikyo distillery, located close to Sendai, a town 300 km to the north of Tokyo. The blend is a combination of malt and grain whisky produced in coffey stills. It is named… read more

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  • Nikka from the Barrel - Simple and Effective

    By Volks on 20th Apr 20132013-04-20T01:37:00

    87

    Matured from grain and malt whisky, the liquids are re-casked to marry the spirits and flavours.From there its out of the casks and into the bottles. Nice to see Nose: marzipan, toasted cereal, banana… read more

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  • Nikka Pure Malt White - Japan and Islay

    By Volks on 20th Apr 20132013-04-20T01:30:00

    85

    A blend of single malts (pure or vatted malt) using unnamed Islay whiskies, matured in Japan and sold to you and me for our own convenience. Nose: smoke, white pepper, sugared flowers and coconut, f… read more

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  • Nikka Pure Malt Black - Pure Goodness

    By Volks on 20th Apr 20132013-04-20T01:25:00

    86

    A pure malt which is primarily made from Yochi malt. No age statement and no statement as to the other ingredients. Nose: Marzipan, peaches, nectarines and golden syrup come first, underneath there are… read more

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  • Nikka All Malt - Lovely blended malt nikka

    By galg on 9th Apr 20132013-04-09T09:42:00

    85

    Nose : Sweet almost Bourbon-like notes here. banana . Demerara sugar. lovely actually. some cinnamon too. I like this nose very very much, it feels much richer than the 40% ABV, lovely stuff. Palate: … read more

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  • Nikka Blended Whisky - Mr. Average in fruity whiskeys

    By Rantavahti on 21st Feb 20132013-02-21T05:54:00

    79

    The Nikka selection is a bit confusing with products named almost alike. For example Nikka has "The Blend" and "Blended Whisky" which are two different products. When I ordered this whiskey from the web,… read more

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  • Nikka Pure Malt White - Nikka Tasting - Part IV

    By talexander on 21st Feb 20132013-02-21T01:44:00

    82

    Having just tasted the Pure Malt Black (which, by the way, is now available at the LCBO), we move on to the Pure Malt White (which, by the way, is not). This blended malt is mostly made up of malt dis… read more

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