Nikka whisky reviews (16)

  • Nikka from the Barrel - Magic Potion au Japon

    By mattberg on 6th May 20122012-05-06T03:12:00

    90

    I chanced upon this little gem whilst dashing around London late last week.. What a great find.. Understated and refined are the first things that spring to mind.. I'm a lover of Hibiki 12 and 17yo but… read more

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  • Nikka 12 Year old Coffey Malt - Ninja Dram

    By markjedi1 on 5th Dec 20112011-12-05T11:03:00

    78

    For this ‘Single Coffey Malt’ experiment, Nikka used a Coffey still, also known as contiuous still, the large industrial column still used for the production of grain whiskies. At the time of distilla… read more

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  • Nikka Pure Malt Red - A fine, easily drinkable whisky

    By lainwir3d on 11th Sep 20112011-09-11T10:50:00

    85

    First of all, it's my first review so forgive me I might be totally wrong. Nose : very light, notes of fresh fruits (peach ?) Taste : kind of confirm lightness, fine, some light peat I didn't pick up… read more

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  • Nikka from the Barrel - Unblendy blend

    By WhiskyNotes on 5th Jul 20112011-07-05T13:51:00

    80

    Nikka From the Barrel is a blend of grain whisky from Miyagikyo and malt whisky from Yoichi. Three more Japanese whiskies to go in this little series. Nikka ‘From the barrel’ (51,4%, OB 2010, 50cl) Nose… read more

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  • Nikka Pure Malt White - Pure soap (white)

    By WhiskyNotes on 5th Jul 20112011-07-05T13:49:00

    70

    Nikka Pure Malt White is our final review in the Japanese series. As a matter of fact, it’s not entirely Japanese. Pure Malt White is a blend of peated Nikka whisky and Scotch Islay whisky (probably Coal… read more

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  • Nikka from the Barrel - The Nikka blend

    By WhiskyNotes on 29th Jun 20112011-06-29T21:51:00

    81

    Nikka From the Barrel is a blend of grain whisky from Miyagikyo and malt whisky from Yoichi. Three more Japanese whiskies to go in this little series. Nikka ‘From the barrel’ (51,4%, OB 2010, 50cl) Nose… read more

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  • Nikka Pure Malt Black - O tanj?-bi omedet?gozaimasu JeanLuc

    By lucadanna1985 on 9th Jun 20112011-06-09T20:58:00

    86

    Following the ancient scottish tradition of reviewing a whisky which bears the word "black" in its name to celebrate Jean-Luc's Birthday, here I am. Please note that the origins of this traditions are … read more

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  • Nikka from the Barrel - First Japanese Whisky

    By Rosal on 7th Jun 20112011-06-07T00:00:00

    93

    What a wonderful Japanese Whisky. I must say I'm hooked on this one. Nose: There is a bit of floral with more of a citrus peel nose. Dominant vanilla extract Taste: There is the vanilla. Toffee and… read more

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  • Nikka from the Barrel - Great whisky making, great value

    By WTC on 21st Nov 20102010-11-21T22:00:00

    90

    this great value whisky represents Japan in our first world whisky tasting. Its really worth trying and at £25 for a 50cl bottle is relatively cheap. Nose: Quite shy at first, but the odd sherry note … read more

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  • Nikka from the Barrel - A true Gem. Wonderful. Amazing

    By galg on 25th Oct 20102010-10-25T10:14:00

    95

    Nose: An orgy of all things wonderful. It’s not a whisky, it’s a perfume. I swear i could be sniffing it all day long, and had i wore some on myself instead of perfume, the ladies would appreciate it . … read more

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