Nikka Super Rare Old Blended Japanese Whisky 70 cl 43%

The name doesn't oversell it - Super Rare Old brings together some of the oldest, rarest whiskies from Nikka's two distilleries in a single blend.

Expert Description

Nikka Super Rare Old is a Blended Japanese Whisky bottled at 43%.

The blend combines selected, well-matured malt and grain whiskies from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, put together to show the depth and complexity of the company's older stocks. The result is a darker, more sherry-driven style than most other Nikka blends.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and sherry meet dark chocolate and a touch of toasted oak.

Palate

Full-bodied and round with raisins, caramel and a light spiced warmth.

Finish

Long and warm, with a last note of dried apricot.

Specifications

Name: Nikka Super Rare Old
Distillery: Nikka
Region/Country: Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3700597302347

Flavour Profile

Sherry-driven · Full-bodied · Round · Spiced

Did You Know?

Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru insisted on building two distilleries with vastly different characters, precisely so blends like this one could turn the contrast between Yoichi and Miyagikyo into a combined strength.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikka Super Rare Old

What makes Nikka Super Rare Old different from Nikka Days?

Super Rare Old uses older, more mature whiskies and has a darker, more sherry-driven, full-bodied style than the lighter Days.

Is Nikka Super Rare Old age-stated?

No, it's a no-age-statement whisky, but the blend deliberately draws on some of Nikka's older and rarer stocks.

Does Nikka Super Rare Old work in an Old Fashioned?

Yes, its full-bodied, sherry-driven character works well in an Old Fashioned or enjoyed neat.

Is Nikka Super Rare Old worth it?

Yes, the depth from the selected older whiskies in the blend delivers a complexity that outshines many other blends at this price.

What is the difference between Yoichi and Miyagikyo in this blend?

Yoichi contributes power and smoke, while Miyagikyo adds floral and fruity tones - the contrast creates the blend's fullness.

What glass suits Nikka Super Rare Old best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass brings out the sherry-driven, spiced notes best.