Nikka
7.2

Nikka

Single Coffey Malt, 12 Years Old

ABV 55%

I can't believe this is a whisky. A(decent) rum yes,but where is the grain?

Martine Nouet

Specification

Nikka

Brand

Single Coffey Malt, 12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

55%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Starts with a big alcohol punch. After a few seconds,you are taken on the rum road ! And more precisely on the 'rhum grand arôme.' Medicinal. Clove oil,cardamom. Caramel, vanilla.

Palate: Not as sweet as the nose promised it to be. Oak prevails. A sharp spirit bite. But the Guyana rum Demerara profile cannot be denied.

Finish: Long,spicy,with a green stalk note.

Comment: I can't believe this is a whisky. A(decent) rum yes,but where is the grain?

Score: 6.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: It's a rum,isn't it? Sweet oak,liquorice, anise/fennel.Then in time,rosemary, coconut and peach. Liquorous.

Palate: Barley sugar melting in the mouth, then mix of sweet nut and guava. Lingering and smooth. Yup,a rum.

Finish: Nutmeg.

Comment: Layers of seductive soft fruitiness. A malt made in a Coffey still? Why the hell not!

Score: 7.9

7.2
Overall Score

From The Distillery

Related whiskies

Wonders of Whisky

Subscribe to the Whisky Magazine Newsletter to see the latest in all things whisky