Taketsuru
Pure Malt
- 43
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Japanese
Nikka Whisky, renowned for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and rich history, stands as one of the most esteemed whisky producers in Japan. Masataka Taketsuru, often hailed as the father of Japanese whisky, founded the company. Taketsuru studied the art of whisky making in Scotland before returning to Japan to establish Nikka Whisky in 1934. Nikka operates two main distilleries in Japan - Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido and Miyagikyo Distillery in...
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Nikka Whisky, renowned for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and rich history, stands as one of the most esteemed whisky producers in Japan. Masataka Taketsuru, often hailed as the father of Japanese whisky, founded the company. Taketsuru studied the art of whisky making in Scotland before returning to Japan to establish Nikka Whisky in 1934.
Nikka operates two main distilleries in Japan - Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido and Miyagikyo Distillery in Miyagi Prefecture. Each distillery has its own distinct character and the whisky produced there reflect the unique qualities of their respective regions.
Yoichi Distillery earns its reputation for its traditional pot stills and the incorporation of peat in the whisky making process. The whiskies produced here often exhibit robust and smoky flavours. Miyagikyo Distillery boasts a more modern approach to whisky production. The distillery utilises pot stills as well but focuses on creating lighter and fruitier expressions with a delicate balance of flavours.
Taketsuru is a signature label in honor of Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru. He was the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and brought this expertise back to Japan. While being a disciplined craftsman, he was also a person of curiosity and open-mindedness. This is a tribute to Masataka from his successors, highlighting a perfect balance with complexity achieved by precise blending inherited from the founder.
A "pure malt" is a blend of malt whiskies from various distilleries, whereas a "single malt" is a whisky made exclusively from one distillery.
This expression was launched in 2020, with a refined formula and a new label design to represent the brand. While remaining a smooth and well-balanced blended malt, the formula further showcases an exquisite balance between elegant softness and deep complexity along with rich mouthfeel and smokiness.
Nikka operates two main distilleries in Japan - Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido and Miyagikyo Distillery in Miyagi Prefecture. Each distillery has its own distinct character and the whisky produced there reflect the unique qualities of their respective regions.
Yoichi Distillery earns its reputation for its traditional pot stills and the incorporation of peat in the whisky making process. The whiskies produced here often exhibit robust and smoky flavours. Miyagikyo Distillery boasts a more modern approach to whisky production. The distillery utilises pot stills as well but focuses on creating lighter and fruitier expressions with a delicate balance of flavours.
Taketsuru is a signature label in honor of Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru. He was the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and brought this expertise back to Japan. While being a disciplined craftsman, he was also a person of curiosity and open-mindedness. This is a tribute to Masataka from his successors, highlighting a perfect balance with complexity achieved by precise blending inherited from the founder.
A "pure malt" is a blend of malt whiskies from various distilleries, whereas a "single malt" is a whisky made exclusively from one distillery.
This expression was launched in 2020, with a refined formula and a new label design to represent the brand. While remaining a smooth and well-balanced blended malt, the formula further showcases an exquisite balance between elegant softness and deep complexity along with rich mouthfeel and smokiness.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig