Nikka Super Rare Old
Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 43% | Chill-filtered | With color
Tasting Notes
Nose: Elegant. Herbal (sage), floral (lilac, lavender), fruity (mirabelle plum), oaky, spicy (cumin).
Palate: Lively and dynamic. Smooth (honey, almond milk), ash, malty, floral (marshmallow, violet).
Finish: Gentle and soft. Slightly smoky, grassy, aniseed-like.
Description
Super Nikka is one of the classics among Nikka whiskies in Japan. This fine, harmonious blend has enjoyed unbroken popularity since its introduction by Masataka Taketsuru in 1962. The Nikka founder honored his wife, Rita, who had passed away a year earlier.
Things to know:
- Main influence during maturation: new and old American oak barrels
- a blend in honor of Rita Takektsuru, the wife of the Nikka founder
Facts
Best before date |
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equipment |
GP / Decanter Bottle |
Dyed |
Yes |
dye |
1 |
country |
Japan |
Distillery |
The Nikka Whiskey Distilling Co. Ltd. |
Distilled |
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Bottled |
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Old |
0 |
Number of bottles filled |
0 |