Nikka Super Rare Old
Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 43% | Chill-filtered | With colorant
Tasting Notes
Nose: Elegant. Herbal (sage), floral (lilac, lavender), fruity (mirabelle), 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 the Nikka whiskies in Japan. The fine, harmonious blend has enjoyed unbroken popularity since it was introduced by Masataka Taketsuru in 1962. The Nikka founder honored his wife Rita, who had died a year earlier, with the blend.
Useful information:
- Main influence during maturation: new and old American oak barrels
- a blend in honor of Rita Takektsuru, the wife of the Nikka founder
Facts
Furnishing |
GP / Decanter-Fl. |
Dyed |
Yes |
dye |
1 |
country |
Japan |
Distillery |
The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. Ltd. |
Distilled |
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Bottled |
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Old |
0 |
Number of filled bottles |
0 |
Best before date |
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