Whisky From The Barrel Silhouette 50cl - Nikka

Nikka

Format: 50 cl

-17%


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Technical information
Producer Nikka
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Spicy, vanilla, dried fruit, toasted wood
Ingredients Water, barley malt, cereals
Format 50 cl
Gradation 51.4%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging Minimum 3 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Dark amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or water
The Whisky From The Barrel Silhouette by Nikka, in a 50cl format, is an iconic distillate that strongly expresses the Japanese tradition of distillation. Born in Hokkaido, the heart of Nikka's production, this blend combines malt and grain whiskies carefully selected to offer an intense and refined tasting experience.

The bold character of this whisky is accompanied by a complex structure, also due to its aging in oak barrels that provide aromatic depth. On the nose, notes of sweet spices, vanilla, and a light hint of ripe fruit emerge, harmoniously blending into an enveloping olfactory picture. The sip is full-bodied, warm, and persistent, with woody accents and a slightly spicy finish that invites a new tasting.

Perfect for lovers of intense and structured whiskies, From The Barrel Silhouette pairs excellently with red meat dishes or aged cheeses, but it is also excellent enjoyed alone, at room temperature or with a few drops of water to release all its aromas. Its versatility and personality make it a must-have for those seeking the balance between tradition and modernity in the world of Japanese whiskies.
Producer

Nikka

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Nikka.

Nikka is a Japanese spirits producer founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934. With two main production sites — Yoichi (Hokkaidō) and Miyagikyo (Miyagi/Sendai) — the company produces a range of whisky (single malt, blended and grain) and products like Nikka Coffey Gin that combine traditional techniques and Japanese botanicals.
Japanese whisky single malt blended whisky gin grain whisky traditional production and blending
Country Japan
Region Hokkaidō and Miyagi
Founded 1934

Distillation

Pot stills with direct coal heating (Yoichi) and Coffey column stills for grain whisky and some base distillates; use of continuous Coffey distillation to provide texture to the grain components.

Ageing

Aging in wooden casks with subsequent re-racking and 'marriage' in large warehouses to create blends and harmonize components.

Raw materials

barley malt corn water

Representative products

Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Nikka From The Barrel Nikka Coffey Grain Nikka Coffey Malt Nikka Coffey Gin Nikka Taketsuru (Pure Malt)

Official Awards

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