JP-NK-014 Nikka Pure Malt Taketsuru 12YO , miniflaschen

🥃 Overview

Nikka Pure Malt Taketsuru 12-Year-Old mini bottles (Miniflaschen) are small-format Japanese blended malt whisky bottles produced for tasting, gifting, or collecting. This expression is aged 12 years, offering a smooth, complex flavor profile with rich malt, subtle smoke, and elegant balance. Miniatures allow collectors and enthusiasts to enjoy this premium whisky in a compact, collectible form.

📌 Key Details

• Brand: Nikka

• Type: Japanese blended malt whisky

• Age: 12 years

• ABV: Typically 43%

• Bottle Sizes: ~50–100 ml

• Status: Miniature editions are rarer than full-size bottles and highly collectible.

🎁 Packaging & Presentation

• Small glass bottles with Taketsuru 12YO branding and labels reflecting the full-size expression.

• Often sold individually or in sampler packs.

• Some editions include gift boxes or protective display cases.

• Bottle, label, seal, and packaging condition significantly affect collector value.

⭐ Collectibility & Rarity

• Miniatures are rarer than full-size Taketsuru 12YO bottles.

• Limited production and premium aging make these miniatures highly desirable.

• Well-preserved bottles with original packaging are prized by collectors.

• Secondary market appearances are infrequent, enhancing collectible appeal.

🧐 What to Know

• Inspect fill level, seal integrity, and label condition.

• Boxed or complete sampler editions carry higher value.

• Bottling year or edition may affect flavor and collectible desirability.

• Condition and packaging completeness are key for collectors.

❤️ Why It’s Appealing

• Compact way to sample or display the 12-year-old Taketsuru expression.

• Attractive for collectors due to rarity, age statement, and premium branding.

• Ideal for tasting multiple expressions without purchasing full-size bottles.

• Makes a visually appealing addition to Japanese whisky miniature collections.