Nikka Taketsuru 21YO Pure Malt 70cl

PRODUCT NOTES

History

In 1918, a young Japanese man with an ambition to make genuine whisky went alone to Scotland to unveil the secret of whisky making. He is Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky. Given the chance to go to Scotland, Masataka became the first Japanese ever to master how to make whisky. He enrolled at the University of Glasgow, took chemistry courses and then apprenticed at three Scotch distilleries. The young and passionate man was fortunate to learn first-hand from craftsmen and have practical trainings to master blending. The two notebooks filled with every detail later became Japan’s very first guide in whisky production.

TASTING NOTES

This blended malt whisky has a nose that is instantly recognizable as a well-matured whisky. There is both the richness of ripe fruit and cask, and the complex flavors will change its character as the finish approaches.