ABV 60%
A grainy profile enriched by fruity flavours. I'd happily try it chilled.
Martine Nouet
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
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
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
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