Nikka from the Barrel

Nikka from the Barrel

Nikka From the Barrel is a Japanese blended whisky (grain whisky, and malts from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries). As a rule, I don't enjoy blends, but this expression was a pleasant surprise. The ABV is high (51.4%) and I added water more liberally than I usually would, but the dram is quite drinkable straight 'from the bottle.' ABV:...

Score 82/100

Nikka from the Barrel

Nikka From the Barrel is a blend of grain whisky from Miyagikyo and malt whisky from Yoichi. Three more Japanese whiskies to go in this little series. Nikka ‘From the barrel’ (51,4%, OB 2010, 50cl) Nose: fruity and floral, with apricot, banana and pineapple aromas, oranges and some fresh oak. Honey. Almonds. Cinnamon sticks and vanilla, a little...

Score 80/100

Nikka from the Barrel

What a wonderful Japanese Whisky. I must say I'm hooked on this one. Nose: There is a bit of floral with more of a citrus peel nose. Dominant vanilla extract Taste: There is the vanilla. Toffee and Caramel. Finish: Rich and Creamy.

Score 93/100

Nikka from the Barrel

It has been almost four years since I last tasted a Nikka from the Barrel – which I found very good at the time – but that was bottled at 51,4% ABV. Today I try one from a bottle with a special label (Cask Room), bottled at 51%. The malt whisky is produced at both Yoichi and Myagikyo, while I presume that the grain whisky comes from their coffey...

Score 83/100