Japanese Whisky reviews

The Nikka Pure Malt White is a peaty Japanese whisky composed of Islay malt, mostly. Surely this is provided by the Port Ellen Maltings, no?The nose is a lot less sweet and offers the peat the spotlight…

The Nikka Pure Malt Black is a peaty Japanese whisky produced from predominantly Yoichi malt with some Islay malt in the mix. The Pure Malt should actually be called a blended malt, but let us be honest…

The Nikka whisky is produced in two distilleries: Yoichi and Miyagikyo. Contrary to Scottish tradition, blends in Japan are composed of the whiskies produced by own distilleries, not different distill…

Superb. Complex. Alcohol noticeable on the unreduced nose. Figs, toffee, caramel, honey and Madeira wine. Oily and complex. 18 yo not sure but Bourbon style finish.

Its Light colour and fruity nose gave me an expectation of a light whisky. Even the first sips revealed fruit, spice,freshness. But 30 minutes later the whisky had changed...Sweetness, brown sougar, an…