Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (700ml / 43%)

Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Japanese Whisky (700ml / 43%)

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Free Post Australia Wide700ml / 43% ABVThis 21 Year Old bottling is dedicated to the Father of the Japanese Whisky Industry, Masataka Takesuru.The tale of Masataka Taketsuru's life is of the...

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Free Post Australia Wide

700ml / 43% ABV

This 21 Year Old bottling is dedicated to the Father of the Japanese Whisky Industry, Masataka Takesuru.

The tale of Masataka Taketsuru's life is of the same fabric legends are made of. Sent in 1918 as young apprentice to Scotland by his Japanese employers to crack the secrets of whisky, he not only came back with that knowledge but also with Rita Taketsuru (nee Cowan), who went on playing a decisive role in the development of the Japanese Whisky industry. Thanks to her connection to Japanese high society, Masataka was able to finance the company that is now known as Nikka Whisky.

This blend of malts is from the two Nikka distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo.

Tasting Notes (www.jwhisky.com)

Nose: Smell of chocolate, oak wood and plums.

Palate: Very balanced, complex and dry taste with plums, nuts, orange skins and cinnamon.

Finish: Long, extremely balanced and delicious finish.

Awards: World Whisky Awards: 2007,2009,2010,2011 as worldwide best Blended Single Malt.

Other reviews... "A much more civilised and gracious offering than the 17 year old...Serious whisky for the serious whisky drinker. 88 points." - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2014