This strong Japanese blend aged in bourbon barrels comes from the blend of two Nikka single malts — Miyagikyo and Yoichi — and a single grain whisky. Nikka from the Barrel was chosen best Japanese blended whisky under 12 years old at the World Whiskies Awards 2007.
TASTING NOTES
Color: old gold with a golden brown shimmer
Nose: refined, complex. Floral, fruity. Spicy and leathery notes
Palate: powerful, firm. Spicy. Oaky. Develop into ripe fruit, caramelised apple and flower
Finish: long. Marine notes. Ripe fruit over a wood-vanilla base
