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

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

Nikka From The Barrel is a powerful and complex blended Japanese whisky, bottled at 51.4% and presented in an iconic square bottle – this edition has been aged twice as long as the standard version. It is composed of malt whisky from Yoichi and Miyagikyo, along with grain whisky distilled in Coffey stills – a technique that adds extra richness and depth. The whisky is non-chillfiltered and matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in an intense and balanced profile.

The nose opens with notes of dry sherry, orange peel, vanilla and spices, while the palate offers dark fruit, caramel, nuts and a hint of smoke and oak. The finish is long, dry and slightly bitter with tones of cocoa and spicy wood. The high alcohol content delivers a bold kick, but also allows for deeper exploration of the flavour layers with a splash of water.

Nikka From The Barrel is an award-winning whisky, known for its quality and depth, and an excellent choice for those seeking an intense and well-crafted Japanese dram.

Distillery: Nikka
Name: Nikka From The Barrel
Age: NA
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
ABV: 51.4%
50 cl
Other: Blend of Yoichi, Miyagikyo and grain whisky – lightly peated with plenty of flavour – Read our blog post on Japanese Whisky
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A fascinating whisky made with Yoichi, Miyagikyou and some 'grain' whisky that isn't really grain - it's malt whisky made in a Coffey still at Miyagikyo! So this is really a vatted malt, or 'blended malt whisky' as we're supposed to call it these days

Tasted with Tante Anne. Her notes appear in quotes.

TASTING NOTES:

Bubble gum, dry sherry, and a zip of orange zest. Solo [Norwegian soft drink - ed.]. Evaporated milk, sweet caramel chews.
"Smells Japanese. Like old wooden Japanese homes" (She has spent a lot of time in Japan).

Minty sherry oak and plastic bags. Walnuts, raspberry seeds, delicious bittersweet notes like slices of Gala apples. Very dry finish with some pine and a cocoa smokiness.

SUMMARY:

Nose opened up with time and patience and made varied impressions. Water dulled the impact on the palate but helped discriminate between flavours. A very impressive package in a very impressive package. And another rich but affordable Japanese whisky. There is something Aberlour and Teaninich about it.

Tried it as a MIZUWARI [Lots of water and ice - ed.] and it was gentle, but with a surprisingly complex array of flavours from brioche to cherries to chocolatey smoke.