Nikka
8.2

Nikka

34 Years Old

ABV 43%

A whisky of antiquity that has survived many years. Quite excellent.

Jim Murray

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Jim Murray

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

Michael Jackson

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

8.2
Overall Score

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