SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Nikka From The Barrel Japanese Whisky (750ml) [WA #1, Top 20 of 2018] – 6045595730079

This is a blend of multiple types of malt and grain that Nikka reserves. Nikka From the Barrel was created to deliver full flavors and richness of whisky “from barrels” which only blenders can sniff and taste. As the whisky contains so many characteristic components at a higher alcohol of 51.4%, it is essential to let the liquid “marriage” in used casks for 3-6 months for it to stabilize and harmonize. The concept of the unique short squared bottle is “a small lump of whisky”, which perfectly visualizes the rich and strong taste of the whisky inside.

Tasting Notes:

NOSE: Bourbon Vanilla bean and corn notes with a hint of chamomile
PALATE: Sweet melon, grapefruit and maple syrup, balanced by crunchy biscuit and fresh vanilla
FINISH: Sweet, vibrant and long lasting
PROOF: 102.8 (51.4% ABV)

Ratings & Reviews:

Gold – World Whiskies Awards 2022

Gold – Intl Spirits Challenge 2022

Best Japanese Blended Whisky – World Whiskies Awards 2021

#1 Whisky of the World – Whisky Advocate Top 20 2018 (94 pts)
“Notably balanced and elegant, the colorful palette of whiskies combines 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, tasters identified chili pepper, allspice, cloves, and universally adored its ginger note. Finally, wisps of smoke and sea salt. Overall, it feels generously malty, with the grain whisky lending broad sweetness and supple mouthfeel across the long finish. Beyond its delightful flavors, Nikka From the Barrel presents some paradoxes worthy of contemplation over a glass. It is a classic, yet new to the U.S. It is typically Japanese, yet singularly magnificent. It is delightful sipped neat and also blossoms with water. Even the simple, squat bottle is in contrast to the profound complexity within. The great majority of new Japanese whiskies now arriving to our shores are so rare and so expensive that they seem intended only for elite whisky lovers. Nikka From the Barrel is a consummate Japanese blend for anyone to enjoy.”