Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 2020 is a smooth, well-balanced Japanese blended malt that strikes a perfect harmony between elegant softness and rich, smoky complexity. It’s refined, rich, and easy to enjoy.

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This is a new expression launched in 2020. While remaining a smooth and well-balanced blended malt, the formula has been refined to further showcase an exquisite balance between elegant softness and deep complexity along with rich mouthfeel and smokiness.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 43% ABV
Closure: Natural cork or synthetic stopper, depending on bottling
Age: Non-Vintage (NV); no age statement
Cask: Matured in a combination of American oak, sherry and other selected oak casks; exact cask composition not disclosed
Varietals: 100% malted barley; blended malt whisky made from malt whiskies produced at Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries
Farming: Traditionally sourced malted barley; specific agricultural certification not confirmed
Distillery Area: Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, Hokkaido and Miyagi, Japan
Production: Malted barley is mashed, fermented and distilled at Nikka's distilleries. Selected malt whiskies are blended and matured in oak casks to achieve a harmonious balance of fruit, malt, spice and subtle smoke
Distiller: Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd.
Region: Japan

Serving Temperature: 18–20°C; enjoy neat, with a few drops of water, or over ice
Food Pairing: Grilled beef, roast pork, smoked salmon, grilled mushrooms, aged cheddar, and dark chocolate