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Nikka From The Barrel
Whiskey
Single Malt

Nikka From The Barrel

Nikka — Japan

NR
SWCC Tasting RoomMarch 1, 2025
AgeNAS
ABV51.4%
OriginJapan
TypeSingle Malt
SweetSpicerefill hogsheadjapansingle malt

Appearance

Deep amber gold

Nose

Rich malt, toffee, orange peel, vanilla, subtle smoke

Palate

Full and rich, toffee, citrus, spice, malt, oak

Finish

Long and warming, spice and malt

Pairing Notes

Versatile — excellent neat, on ice, or in a highball

Verdict

One of the best value-for-money Japanese whiskies. Nikka From The Barrel delivers remarkable depth and complexity at an accessible price.

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Assessment

BodyFull
ComplexityHigh
BalanceExcellent
NR
Overall Score
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