ABV 43%
A whisky of antiquity that has survived many years. Quite excellent.
Jim Murray
Nikka
Brand
34 Years Old
Expression
Blended
Type
34
Age (Years)
1999
Year of Bottling
43%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Bourbony and rich; over-ripe cherries and wet tobacco.
Palate: Big and fruity and then a surge of oak.
Finish: Wonderfully spicy and mouth filling.
Comment: A whisky of antiquity that has survived many years. Quite excellent.
Score: 8.5
Taster
Nose: Rich. Powerful, Freshly cut oak.
Palate: Oaky. Sherryish (notice the full, reddish amber colour) Cakey. Marzipan.
Finish: Long. Rooty. Slightly peaty.
Comment: Big and complex. Slightly drying but avoids excessive woodiness.
Score: 8
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