ABV 43%
A growling bear among a bunch of deer-like whiskies.This is a good thing. The mushroomy noteis one I associate with new\rJapanese whiskies.
Dominic Roskrow
Nikka
Brand
Super Nikka Malt
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Savoury,floral,with touches of blueberry and cranberry.
Palate: Not like the nose:full,bold,oily and with a savoury mushroom note under the barley.
Finish: Long,full and earthy.
Comment: A growling bear among a bunch of deer-like whiskies.This is a good thing. The mushroomy noteis one I associate with new\rJapanese whiskies.
Score: 7.2
Taster
Nose: Quite assertive; heady and sweet with toffee,honey,crème brulée and pumpkin; also violet and lavender.\rA salty tang that turns solventy, even metallic.
Palate: Velvety smooth and sweet but big and spicy with lots of heat and a bitter twist.
Finish: Liquorice,nutmeg.
Comment: Tasty and substantial.
Score: 7.8
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