Nikka Taketsuru 17 years old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 43%

Seventeen years of maturation lift the Taketsuru series to its most mature expression - a deeply complex tribute to the man behind the entire Japanese whisky industry.

Expert Description

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year is a Pure Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 43%.

The whisky is named after Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka and often called "the father of Japanese whisky." This 17-year-old edition combines mature malt whiskies from Nikka's distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, without added grain whisky, giving a deeper and more complex profile than the series' younger editions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apricot, mandarin and tobacco with a subtle peat note.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex with spice, honey and ripe fruit.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year
Distillery: Nikka
Region/Country: Japan
Type: Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Complex · Spicy · Mature

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year is among the rarer editions in the series, and as with many older Japanese whiskies, prices often rise as the distillery's stocks of sufficiently mature casks dwindle.

Did You Know?

The Taketsuru series was launched as a direct tribute to Nikka's founder and uses only malt whisky with no grain whisky blended in, unlike most other Nikka releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year

Who was Masataka Taketsuru?

The founder of Nikka, often called "the father of Japanese whisky," after he learned the art of distillation in Scotland.

Is this a single malt?

No, it is a pure malt composed of malt whisky from several of Nikka's distilleries.

How old is the whisky?

It is at least 17 years old.

How strong is Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year?

It is bottled at 43% ABV.

Which distilleries are included?

Yoichi and Miyagikyo, Nikka's two Japanese distilleries.

What does Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year taste like?

Full-bodied with apricot, mandarin, tobacco, a subtle peat note, spice and honey.