Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt 700ml (with gift box)

An excellently balanced whisky made by Nikka by vatting malts from Yoichi & Miyagikyo distilleries. Sadly discontinued along with other aged products under the same umbrella of Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru. Multiple category award winner in World Whiskies Awards over the years. Pungent and oily nose with lots of toasty, sweet oak. Some malty notes begin to appear and the oak takes on a sawdusty, mature demeanour. With time some spices amble through. The palate is gentle and soft with citrus, mature honey and gentle smoke and spices. It takes it’s time to unfold. Medium length with quite a hot but spicy finish. Blackcurrant Ribena, tingling and fragrant nose. A surprise on the palate, full, peaty, and spicy. A long and peaty finish. A savoury whisky to accompany smoked cheese or pickled fish.