Whisky Nikka Super Rare Old Nikka 70cl

Nikka

Format: 70 cl

-18%


Recommended price: 84,42 €
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Technical information
Producer Nikka
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Complex, notes of dried fruit and vanilla
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 43.0%
Type of cask Oak barrels
Aging Variable, generally over 10 years
Distillation method Continuous distillation and pot still
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice

The Nikka Super Rare Old Whisky is a celebration of the traditional expression of Japanese whisky, produced by the renowned Nikka distillery. Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, a pioneer in whisky production in Japan, Nikka employs techniques that reflect Scottish traditions combined with an unmistakable Japanese delicacy. This 70cl bottle has a distinctly smooth and harmonious character.

It offers a complex bouquet where notes of ripe fruit, honey, and a slight hint of smoke intertwine, due to aging in oak barrels that impart a sophisticated complexity to the distillate. On the palate, sweet malt flavors, caramel, and a light spiciness culminate in a long and pleasantly balanced finish.

The Nikka Super Rare Old is ideal to be enjoyed neat, possibly accompanied by a glass of water to enhance its multiple nuances. It is perfect for whisky lovers seeking a refined and elegant tasting experience, while maintaining a strong connection to Japanese production tradition.

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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