Japan, 43%
This is a signature label in honor of Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru,the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and brought this expertise back to Japan.While being a disciplined craftsman,he was also a person of curiosity and open-mindedness.This is a tribute to Masataka from his successors,highlighting aperfect balance with complexity achieved by precise blending inherited from the founder.
A 'pure malt" is a blend of malt whiskies from various distilleries,whereas a "single malt" is a whisky made exclusively from one distillery.a "pure malt" is also known as a "blended malt".
Nose: Grassy malt, earthy vanilla, toasted coconut and BBQ pineapple.
Palate: More vanilla, subtly floral at points. Salted butter on toasted teacakes, ripe pear and peach.
Finish: Lingering peat smoke and subtle baking spice warmth.
