Nikka
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Nikka

Coffey Grain, 1995, 14 Years Old

ABV 60%

A grainy profile enriched by fruity flavours. I'd happily try it chilled.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Nikka

Brand

Coffey Grain, 1995, 14 Years Old

Expression

Grain

Type

14

Age (Years)

2009

Year of Bottling

60%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Fruit and cereal. Dusty grain. Grapefruit segments. Vanilla waffle. Gets creamier in time.

Palate: Smooth and sweet. Then a spicy explosion follows. Grain again. With a touch of maize. Tabasco. A refreshing hint of mint.

Finish: Dry,medium long.

Comment: A grainy profile enriched by fruity flavours. I'd happily try it chilled.

Score: 7.5

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Dry and dusty with a little fruit. Reminds me of a rye. Acidic fruits. Cream porridge and cornflakes.

Palate: Big sweetness and then dry spices, cinnamon. Sits right in the middle of the tongue. Mild menthol with buttery sweetcorn.

Finish: Crisp but the spices linger.

Comment: A whisky I would like to try as a Manhattan for sure.

Score: 8.4

8
Overall Score

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