Nikka Taketsuru 17 Years Old – Pure Malt – 43% – 70cl

An icon of the Japanese whisky world, the Nikka Taketsuru 17 Years Old is one of the most sought-after and highly praised pure malts from Japan. It has won international awards and has been out of production for years, making this bottle increasingly rare and valuable.

This edition strikes the perfect balance between subtlety, elegance and deep complexity , entirely in the spirit of founder Masataka Taketsuru – the father of Japanese whisky.

Flavor profile

Nose: ripe fruit, dried apricots, light smoke, honey, soft oak
Taste: creamy and full; notes of caramel, vanilla, malt, light sherry impact and subtle spices
Finish: long, refined, elegantly sweet with a warm woody note

Why this bottle is special

• Worldwide acclaim , including “World's Best Blended Malt” (World Whiskies Awards)

• Discontinued for years → extreme scarcity

• A must-have for Japanese whisky collectors

• Stylish original box & presentation

• Subtle blend of Miyagikyo and Yoichi malt whiskies

Details

• Brand: Nikka Whisky

• Range: Taketsuru Pure Malt

• Age: 17 years

• Alcohol: 43%

• Content: 70cl

• Origin: Japan

• Status: Discontinued – high collector's value