Nikka – 12 years old

Tasting notes for Nikka 12-year-old whisky

Nose : Fine and smooth. A model of balance between fruit, malted barley, beeswax, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), the initial aroma is quite pronounced. Then, gently, it evolves towards fruity and herbaceous notes (moss, lichen) revealing great maturity. It lingers with citrus notes (orange, lemon).

Mouth : Both lively and serene, its backbone is formed by dark chocolate, which lends a remarkable, mouthwatering, and indulgent bitterness. On one hand, malted barley spreads its roots in freshly plowed soil; on the other, a wealth of fresh fruits (apple, mirabelle plum, greengage, pear) evokes the time of bountiful harvests. With aeration, it becomes honeyed and floral (lilac, lily of the valley).

Final: Long and smooth. First, coconut milk and a few red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) spread across the palate. In the very back of the mouth, fruit syrups (pineapple, clementine) accentuate the very pleasant sensation of freshness that emanates from it. The retro-nasal aroma is marked by notes of tobacco and licorice. The empty glass invites us to contemplate and inhale a bed of multiple flowers.

43% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €175