Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt no Age Cl 70 (release 2021)

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt no Age Cl 70 (release 2021)

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt no Age is a tribute to the legendary Masataka Taketsuru, known as the father of Japanese whiskey. This blended malt represents the excellence and tradition that define the Nikka brand, celebrating Masataka Taketsuru’s vision and skill in creating quality whisky in Japan.

Main Features:

• Dedicated to Masataka Taketsuru: Masataka Taketsuru was the first Japanese to master the art of whiskey making in Scotland and to bring this knowledge to his native country, where he founded the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries.
• Pure Malt no Age: This blended malt declares no specific age, highlighting the mastery of whiskey artists in blending malts from Taketsuru’s two distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, to create a product with extraordinary balance and distinctive character.
• Production Method: Nikka Taketsuru whiskey is made using only barley malt and Pot Still distillation, a process that preserves the purity and integrity of the distillate.
• Continental Aging: The whiskey undergoes aging in continental casks, which helps develop complexity and depth of flavor in the final product.

Additional Notes:

• “Pure Malt” Terminology: “Pure malt” terminology indicates the exclusive use of barley malt in the creation of this whiskey, an ancient practice still respected in Japan.

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt no Age is a fascinating invitation into the world of Japanese whiskies, offering an authentic and balanced expression that embodies Masataka Taketsuru’s heritage and craftsmanship.