Spirit Name:
Spirit Type: |
Nikka All Malt
Whisky (Malt blend of Yoichi, Miyagikyo malts and whisky distilled in coffey stills)
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Score:
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82/100
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ABV:
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40%
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Region:
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Japan
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Body:
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Light-medium
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Intensity:
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Mild
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Texture:
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Silky
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Balance:
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Excellent
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Best served:
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Neat
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| Themes: | Grassy, ash, nail varnish, vanilla, apple, honey, cinnamon, jams, raisin, candied fruit, sesame crisps, anise seed liqueur |
Blind tasting notes:
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Nose: Soft waves of cooked apple roll over honey, cinnamon and vanilla as the aroma of waxy fruit scented candles and raspberry/blueberry jam accompany luscious chocolate notes and more course grain notes which develop with grassy notes. The vanillas and grain notes however latch onto a harsh nail polish and a cigarette butt smoked for too long, which stings the nose ever so slightly.
Taste: Very smooth and a lovely mouth-feel, the sweet notes unfurl without getting too excessive - subtle shades of winy raisin notes develop with candied fruit and layers of vanilla as sesame crisps burst with syrup and bitter oiliness.
Finish: Sweet, caramelised sugars linger with the sesame crisps and the bite of sugary anise seed liqueur.
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Likes:
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Smoothness and softness
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Dislikes:
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Some course varnish and ashy notes interrupt the waves of smoothness
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Price:
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$80 (Aus)
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