Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt (Old Label Bottling) (70cl, 43%)

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt is a Japanese blended malt, made by vatting whisky from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. It is named after Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka, who is widely regarded as the father of Japanese whisky. This bottling is at 43% in a 70cl bottle. This is an older bottling, said to contain a higher share of Miyagikyo single malt, which adds a further layer of sherry wood influence. The whisky was matured in sherry and various other casks. Nikka describes the style as a gentle malt flavour with fruitiness and a well-balanced taste.