The Nose is reminisent of Sherry-soaked plums, raisins and green apple slices. Honey'd cereal, black pepper and hint of barrel char.

Espresso beans, milk chocolate, tobacco leaf and lingering Sherried fruit. There's a slight touch of smoke as it develops on the Palate. The Finish has an Elegant smoke continues, with golden barley and a final hint of coffee.

A simply Superb Japanese blended malt from Nikka.

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

A non-age-statement expression of Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt whisky, named after the company's founder, Masataka Taketsuru. It features plenty of whisky from the Miyagikyo distillery, as well as percentage of malt matured in sherry casks to give it a rich, spiced nose.