Nikka
Days
- 40
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- 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.
Nikka Days caters to whisky lovers who appreciate fine drinks on any casual day, embodying the concept of 'whisky for every day'. Its round bottle and bright coloured label visualise the taste profile of the whisky inside and enhance a vibrant mood. This bottling is considered a more accessible offering compared to some of Nikka's other expressions.
A delicate balance is achieved by the skillful blending of mellow grain whiskies and slightly peated malts from the two distilleries. With impressive floral aromas, this expression from Nikka offers an extremely silky mouthfeel and fruity flavours. These flavours rise and expand, which leave behind a delightful aftertaste.
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.
Nikka Days caters to whisky lovers who appreciate fine drinks on any casual day, embodying the concept of 'whisky for every day'. Its round bottle and bright coloured label visualise the taste profile of the whisky inside and enhance a vibrant mood. This bottling is considered a more accessible offering compared to some of Nikka's other expressions.
A delicate balance is achieved by the skillful blending of mellow grain whiskies and slightly peated malts from the two distilleries. With impressive floral aromas, this expression from Nikka offers an extremely silky mouthfeel and fruity flavours. These flavours rise and expand, which leave behind a delightful aftertaste.
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