: Moderate to long, characterized by bittersweet cocoa, gentle peat smoke, and a lingering fruity sweetness. Quick Specs Type Pure Malt (Blended Malt) ABV Status Discontinued (Limited Availability) Awards WWA World's Best Blended Malt (2012, 2014, 2015, 2018) Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old – Selfbuilt's Whisky Analysis
The is a globally acclaimed Japanese whisky that has become a rare "holy grail" for collectors since its discontinuation in 2020. Known for its exceptional balance of fruity sweetness and subtle smoke, it was repeatedly named the World's Best Blended Malt at the World Whiskies Awards. Where to Buy taketsuru 17 years old buy
This expression is a "pure malt" (blended malt), meaning it consists only of single malts from Nikka's two distilleries—Yoichi and Miyagikyo—without any grain whisky. : Moderate to long, characterized by bittersweet cocoa,
: Creamy and complex. It features flavors of blood orange, dark chocolate, and spicy oak, balanced by a "thick and rich" mouthfeel. Where to Buy This expression is a "pure
: You can often find stock at Total Wine & More ($469.99) or Wine Therapy NYC ($499.99).