Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
This is a signature label in honor of Nikka’s founder Masataka Taketsuru, the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and brought this expertise back to Japan. While being a disciplined craftsman, he was also a person of curiosity and open-mindedness. This is a tribute to Masataka from his successors, highlighting a perfect balance with complexity achieved by precise blending inherited from the founder.
A “pure malt” is a blend of malt whiskies from various distilleries, whereas a “single malt” is a whisky made exclusively from one distillery. A “pure malt” is also known as a “blended malt”.
Taketsuru is an expression launched in 2020, with a refined formula and a new label design to represent the brand. While remaining a smooth and well-balanced blended malt, the formula further showcases an exquisite balance between elegant softness and deep complexity along with rich mouthfeel and smokiness.
   Nose:   Fresh, fruity and floral. Citrus, some peach, soapy, flowers, grassy.
   Taste:   Smooth, floral and fruity, grassy, citrus. Very drinkable and friendly. A whiff of peach.
   Finish:   Medium long. Only a little sparkle, floral, citrus, grassy.
