Whisky Taketsuru Pure Malt 70cl - Nikka

Nikka

Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Nikka
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of dried fruit, spices, light peat
Ingredients Malted barley
Format 70 cl
Gradation 43.0%
Type of cask American and European oak barrels
Aging Minimum 12 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Golden amber
Consumption Neat, with water or ice
The Whisky Taketsuru Pure Malt, produced by the renowned Nikka distillery in Japan, represents a refined expression of the blend of malts from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. This pure malt whisky is named after Masataka Taketsuru, the pioneer of Japanese whisky, honoring his vision and passion for the art of distillation.

Produced in the Hokkaido region and the Sendai area, this whisky is distinguished by an elegant maturation that favors American oak and European oak casks, giving complexity and smoothness to the aromatic profile. On the nose, it opens with delicate notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and herbal hints, while on the palate, roasted malt, caramel, and a light smokiness reminiscent of Scottish tradition are perceived.

The Taketsuru Pure Malt is a balanced and refined whisky, ideal for those seeking a rich yet harmonious tasting experience. It pairs wonderfully with grilled fish dishes or aged cheeses, accompanying moments of relaxation with an elegant and decisive character. An excellence that highlights the quality of Japanese malts with evident attention to detail.
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)

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