NIKKA TAKETSURU 15 YEAR OLD JAPANESE PURE MALT WHISKY
$3,999.99
Whisky: Nikka Taketsuru 15 Year Old Japanese Pure Malt
Distilled in pot stills that are heated with steam at the Miyagikyo Distillery in Japan, this whisky is aged in ex-sherry casks.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
Age: 15 Year
Origin: Japan
Distillery: Miyagikyo distillery
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Detailed Description
Yoichi 15 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is heated with finely powdered natural coal rather than an electrical source), a method that was used centuries ago but is hardly ever used today. After distillation, the whisky is aged for 15 years in a rickhouse just one kilometer from the Sea of Japan, resulting in a hint of crisp saltiness.
Nikka Taketsuru 15 Year Old Japanese Pure Malt Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Aroma of bitter green apple, citrus zest, nougat and ginger.
Palate: Vanilla custard, nutmeg and cinnamon, along with a subtle smokiness.
Finish: Finish is light and smoky, with notes of dried mango, breakfast cereal and honey.
Distillery Information
Miyagikyo distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery. It is located near Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku region, Japan. The distillery is owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling, and was opened in 1969.
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