Nikka Pure Malt Black

Nikka Pure Malt Black

I'm assuming I'm reviewing the correct bottle. Connosr doesn't seem to have the Nikka Taketsuru pure malt black no age statement in it's database. Deep flavors that are buttery smooth, with some sweetness that reminds me of a Dewars blend. Also some citrus and vanilla that makes this a delicious copy of a scotch & bourbon all in one.

Score 89/100

Nikka Pure Malt Black

Parts III and IV of my Nikka Tasting notes cover two whiskies in the Pure Malt range - Black and White. These are both blended malts so could be considered antecedents to the Taketsuru Pure Malt expressions (12, 17 and 21 Year Olds). Pure Malt Black gets the majority of it's malt from Yoichi, the rest from Miyagikyo. The colour is burnished...

Score 74/100

Nikka Pure Malt Black

The Pure Malt Black from Nikka, should it have been a Scottish product, would have to be called Blended Malt Black. It is composed with mostly Yoichi malt whisky, but upholstered with peated malt of which it is being whispered that this might be Islay malt. I last tried this in 2012 and thought it was okay. I wonder if this batch, more than four...

Score 83/100

Nikka Pure Malt Black

The Nikka Pure Malt Black is a peaty Japanese whisky produced from predominantly Yoichi malt with some Islay malt in the mix. The Pure Malt should actually be called a blended malt, but let us be honest, the term does not stick. The peat is immediately present on the nose, but remains discreet. It is first and foremost a basket full of juicy...

Score 83/100