Nikka 12 Year Old Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

Nikka 12 Year Old Premium Blended Japanese Whisky

Nikka 12 Year Old showcases the distinct character and craftsmanship that has made Japanese whisky a global sensation. This expression is a blend of carefully selected malt and grain whiskies from Nikka’s two distilleries: Yoichi and Mikagiyko, aged for a minimum of 12 years.

    Nose:    Sleek and refined. A perfect balance of fruits, malted barley, beeswax and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), the first nose is very full. The nose then evolves on softer fruit and herbal notes (moss, lichen), a sign of great maturity, and lingers on citrus aromas (orange, lemon).

    Taste:    Both lively and serene. Dark chocolate provides the backbone of mouth watering bitterness. On one end, the malted barley extends to earthier notes, while on the other, fresh fruits (apple, prunes, mirabelle and greengage plums, pear) are reminiscent of a plentiful harvest. With air, honeyed and floral notes (lilac, lilly of the valley) make their appearance.

    Finish:    Long, suave. At first, coconut milk and red berries (strawberry, raspberry) stretch out across the palate. In the back of the mouth, candied fruit (pineapple, clementine) accentuate the pleasant freshness, while the retro-olfaction is marked by tobacco and liquorice notes. The empty glass offers a glimpse at a variety of flowers.