NIKKA From the Barrel Gift Set – 3 bottles of 50cl
Nikka From the Barrel is a bold Japanese blended whisky from Nikka, harmonizing over 100 malt and grain components from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries via a unique "marriage" process in used casks.
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Alcohol Content: 51.4% ABV.
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Volume: 50 cl (individual bottles; gift set contains 3 x 50 cl).
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Spirit Type: Blended whisky (malt + grain).
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Country of Origin: Japan.
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Colour: Copper with gold hue; old gold with golden brown shimmer.
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Aroma: Refined and complex; floral (lilac/honeysuckle), fruity (apricot/peach/plum), spicy (clove/cinnamon), leathery, with gentle peat, malt, butterscotch, orange peel.
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Taste: Powerful and firm; oaky toffee, ripe fruits (peach/caramelized apple), pepper spice, cereals, vanilla, black pepper, smoky funk.
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Finish: Long, smooth and complex; ripe fruits (prune/peach), oak-vanilla, marine notes, lingering spice and sherry hints.
Taste sensation
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Overall sensation: Intense and harmonious, delivering rich cask strength power with elegant Japanese balance of fruit, spice and subtle smoke.
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Mouthfeel: Full-bodied, creamy/granular with bold warmth (benefits from a drop of water).
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Intensity: High; potent yet integrated.