Tasted on 2nd Dec, 2023

Score 72
Average Score 83
Highest Score 87
Lowest Score 72
# of Times Scored 4
This Single Malt is distilled by Nikka in Japan.
Tasting notes:
Light cardboard, mild smoke and dry fruit on the nose. Honey and spices mouthfeel. Lilacs, sweetness, dry spices, honey, caramel, coffee and bittersweet oranges on the palate. Honey then bitter fruit and spices on a medium finish.
Nikka From The Barrel, 51.4% abv
Mild fruity incense, dry sweet almonds on the nose. Gentle presence in the mouth, lovely red fruit followed by dates, plums and nuts on the palate. Delightfully bold incense on the finish.
Tasted on 10th Mar, 2018 · Comments (0)
87Nikka From The Barrel, 51.4% abv
Round dry raisin pie on the nose. Gentle rich yet mild spices and fruit on the palate. Sweet spicy finish.
Tasted on 7th Mar, 2015 · Comments (0)
85Nikka From The Barrel, 51.4% abv
Rich malty varnish and fruit on the nose. Wood, spices, oily, chewy gentle spices on the palate. Well balanced.
Tasted on 19th Jan, 2013 · Comments (0)
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