Nikka From The Barrel EXTRA MARRIAGE Blended Japanese Whisky 50 cl 51.4%

The small, heavy square bottle is practically a trademark of its own - and the Extra Marriage edition tightens the screw even further on Nikka's most intense blend.

Expert Description

Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage is a Blended Japanese Whisky given an extra cask marriage and bottled at 51.4%.

The standard From The Barrel is already known for combining up to a hundred different malt and grain whiskies from Nikka's distilleries before being married together again in cask to round off the flavour. The result is a strikingly powerful yet well-balanced whisky, bottled in the classic square From The Barrel bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples and caramel with a hint of spiced oak and a whisper of smoke in the background.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with brown sugar, dark chocolate and a warm, peppery spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering notes of oak and dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage
Distillery: Nikka
Region/Country: Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
ABV: 51.4%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 904230075325

Flavour Profile

Powerful · Spicy · Full-bodied · Rich in Caramel

Did You Know?

The small square bottle was originally designed so more bottles could fit tightly on shelves in Japanese shops - a practical solution that has since become one of Nikka's most recognisable trademarks.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage

What does "Extra Marriage" mean at Nikka?

It means the whiskies are married together in cask a second time after the initial blend, rounding off the flavour for an even more unified character.

Why is Nikka From The Barrel so strong?

The whisky is bottled close to cask strength to preserve the full intensity of the roughly one hundred whiskies that make up the blend.

Should you add water to From The Barrel?

It comes down to preference - a few drops of water can soften the strength and open up more aromas without the whisky losing its character.

Is Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage worth it?

Yes, the complexity from the many whiskies in the blend delivers a depth rarely found at this price point.

What makes the square bottle special?

The design comes from a wish to fit more bottles tightly on shelves in Japanese shops, and today it's one of Nikka's most iconic trademarks.

Who is behind Nikka Whisky?

Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, who studied whisky-making in Scotland before returning home to build his own Japanese whisky story.