Nikka From the Barrel

Japanese whisky producer Nikka was founded in 1934 and has become Japan's second largest distiller, producing a large range of single malts and blended whiskies between its two distilleries - Yoichi and Miyagikyo. The award-winning Nikka Whisky From The Barrel blend is absolutely full of flavour. Bottled at 51.4% ABV. The blend combines both single malt and grain whiskies from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, which are then married in a huge variety of casks, including bourbon barrels, sherry butts and refill hogsheads. Notably balanced and elegant, the colourful palate of whiskies combine for tremendous depth of flavor. Soft, sweet butterscotch and orange peel meet poached pears and stone fruits. Earthiness appears as dried autumn leaves, coffee, old oak, and tobacco. Among the tangle of spices there is chili pepper, allspice, cloves, and a unique ginger note. Finally, wisps of smoke and sea salt. Nikka From the Barrel is generously malty, with the grain whisky lending broad sweetness and supple mouthfeel across the long finish.