Nikka 9 Many years ninetieth Anniversary Restricted Whisky – Japanese Whisky Information
June ninth, 2025
Nikka 9 Many years ninetieth Anniversary Restricted Whisky
70cl · 48% ABV
This restricted version is a world blended whisky incorporating whiskies from 9 a long time, from the Forties to the 2020s, distilled at Nikka’s 6 distilleries together with Ben Nevis Distillery in Scotland. Greater than 50 whisky batches, together with the oldest malt whisky reserve from Yoichi and Miyagikyo, and new grain whisky from Moji and Satsumastukasa, have been chosen representing Nikka’s heritage and future, and skillful mixing embraces them into perfection.
Bottled at 48% ABV, that is non-chill filtered to finest maximize its distinct flavors and improve the wealthy texture.
The bottle with the Nikka emblem is crafted utilizing “Edo- bori” carving, a glass carving approach born in Tokyo (former identify “Edo”) which derived from western sandblast carving. This distinctive bottle form, which was developed when Nikka launched THE NIKKA 40 years previous for the eightieth anniversary in 2014, represents the accrued heritage of Nikka.
Nostril: A wealthy apple pie and raisin sweetness with toasty barrel-ageing notes lead into a delicate smokiness and the nostalgic scent of vintage furnishings. Advanced and layered aromas give the impression of standing within the warehouse the place the whisky has peacefully slumbered.
Palate: Mellow oak with profound depth varieties a base, structuring the spicy cinnamon, roasted nuts, and wealthy darkish chocolate aromas. A delicate bitterness from the peat is balanced by candy apricot jam and maple syrup, whereas an general heat gives the look of sitting in entrance of a hearth.
End: Mild peat is enveloped by the total physique, with candy and bitter notes introducing a pleasing bitterness on a really lengthy end.