Nikka

Black, 8 Years Old

Nikka

ABV: 40%

Age: 8 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Japan

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

7.8

Tasting Notes

Nose

Clean and soft. Green grass, light vanilla, soft grain. With water, some red fruit. Fresh.

Palate

Barley sugar. Lightly chewy and soft with some toffee and caramel notes. Good structure.

Finish

Dry, quite short. Refreshing.

Comment

A well balanced session drink.

Taster Score

7.5

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