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Nikka Taketsuru 17 Years Old Pure Malt Whisky, 43%
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Years Old Pure Malt Whisky, 43%
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Nikka Taketsuru 17 Years Old - A Classic Masterpiece Inheriting the Soul of the Father of Japanese Whisky
Taketsuru 17 Years Old (Taketsuru 17 YO) is synonymous with the pinnacle of the Nikka whisky family. This Pure Malt whisky perfectly blends the robust smokiness of 'Yoichi' with the elegant fruitiness of 'Miyagikyo', showcasing a master-level balance and profound complexity characteristic of Japanese whisky. It remains an enduring classic among whisky connoisseurs.
Specifications
| Brand | Nikka Taketsuru |
|---|---|
| Type | Pure Malt / Blended Malt Whisky |
| Age | 17 Years |
| ABV | 43% |
| Origin | Japan |
| Volume | 700ml (No Box) |
Online Tasting Notes Reference
- Aroma: Enticing aromas of dried fruit and ripe plum, accompanied by honey sweetness, elegant old wood notes, and a slight hint of smoke.
- Palate: Thick and rounded body, full of fresh malt sweetness, interwoven with citrus peel, spices, dark chocolate, and a moderate touch of peat.
- Finish: Long and refined, where subtle smoky sweetness interlaces with silky vanilla notes, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste.
Product Details
Taketsuru 17 Years Old has repeatedly been named 'World's Best Blended Malt Whisky' at the World Whiskies Awards (WWA), making it an essential Japanese whisky for collectors and connoisseurs. It not only represents the maturity of Nikka's distillation craft but also pays tribute to the founder, Masataka Taketsuru's, dedication to the dream of high-quality whisky. As aged Japanese whisky stock becomes increasingly rare, this 17-year-old expression is highly precious in the market, its rounded complexity offering the best way to savor the Golden Age of Japanese whisky.
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Read more product story
The Taketsuru series is named after the Father of Japanese Whisky, Masataka Taketsuru. As the founder of Nikka Whisky, Mr. Taketsuru traveled to Scotland in the early 20th century to learn authentic distillation techniques. Upon returning, he dedicated himself to combining Scotland's robust craftsmanship with Japan's delicate terroir. Taketsuru 17 Years Old is the ultimate embodiment of this 'East-Meets-West' spirit.
The core of this whisky lies in two distinctly different distilleries. The Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido still adheres to the globally rare 'coal-fired direct heating' technique, producing robust single malts with strong peat smoke, sea salt, and a firm body. In contrast, the Miyagikyo Distillery, located at the confluence of forests and rivers near Sendai, uses continuous stills to produce lighter spirits full of fruit and floral aromas. These two spirits mature for 17 years or more, harmonizing in oak barrels. Finally, the blender precisely measures the proportions, unifying the strength of Yoichi with the gentleness of Miyagikyo—this is the secret behind Taketsuru 17 Years Old's repeated highest honors in global blind tastings.
「飲酒過量，有害健康」