Nikka Rare Old Super Nikka (700ml  43%)

Nikka Rare Old Super Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml / 43%)

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Super Nikka is a blended whisky born in 1962. Masataka devoted himself into creating this whisky soon after his wife Rita’s death to represent his deep love for her. He could...

Description

Super Nikka is a blended whisky born in 1962. Masataka devoted himself into creating this whisky soon after his wife Rita’s death to represent his deep love for her. He could never have accomplished his dream to make genuine whisky in Japan without the support from Rita. Super Rare Old is a famous Japanese blend from the Nikka company. This contains a high proportion of malt from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.

Super Nikka is a classic style of blended whisky with gentle peatiness and hints of vanilla and sherry.

These beautiful flavors are rounded and well-balanced with a smooth texture and mellow mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fairly basic, with honey and caramel. The fruit tends toward over-ripe banana and stewed apples. Touch of nuts. Vaguely herbaceous and mildly earthy (dry earth). Mild and pleasant enough.


Palate: Similar to the nose, starts with light honey and caramel, with maybe a touch of chocolate. Apple, pear, and various tropical fruits. Some lemon citrus shows up. Peanuts. Rye spices (cinnamon and cloves). A good mix of malt and grain, aspects of both are clearly present. Mild, but with a bit of heat on the swallow.


Finish: Medium short. Oak asserts itself a bit.