Nikka Tsuru 17 Year Old (2012) Japanese Import 70cl
This original bottle contains a venerable blend that the Nikka group has a secret for. Made from a blend of single malts aged over 17 years from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, it is very fruity: cooked apple, ornage. Smooth, it lingers on notes of cedar
Nikka Whisky founder Masataka Taketsuru, known as the “father of Japanese whisky,” brought together all his passion and know-how to create Tsuru blended whisky. Over 17 years, this highly refined blend has been honed further by the hands of time to be reborn as the pinnacle of Nikka whisky. Its dignified nobility shrouded in delicate grace is the very essence of Nikka.
Winner of the best world malt in 2015
The colour is deep gold. The aroma has notes of citrus and smoke. The taste is rich, complex, soft with tones of spices (ginger and white pepper). The aftertaste is long with hints of liquorice and nut. The whiskey is good neat, diluted with water, or with a cigar.
TASTING NOTES
Nose : Malty. Freshly baked apple pie, lemon meringue, cloves, freshly cut timber, a little sherry, vanilla.
Palate : Again, nicely malty. Nutmeg, cloves, popcorn, apple pie with a white sugar dusted crust, vanilla custard, mango.
Finish : Short to medium and continuing the flavours from the palate and the freshly cut timber. A liquid desert
About Nikka
Whisky is a Japanese company, founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru – the "Father of Japanese Whisky" – after he studied distilling in Scotland. The brand is known for its two distilleries, the maritime-style Yoichi and the more delicate Miyagikyo, which produce a wide range of single malt and blended whiskies. Nikka blends Scotch-inspired techniques with Japanese precision, creating whiskies renowned for their complexity, balance, and unique character influenced by their distinct environments.
43% ABV
70cl
