{"id":11813,"date":"2025-02-19T00:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11813"},"modified":"2025-11-29T22:39:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T15:39:03","slug":"jp-nk-062-nikka-taketsuru","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/jp-nk-062-nikka-taketsuru\/","title":{"rendered":"JP-NK-062 Nikka Taketsuru"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">\ud83e\udd43 <strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"92\">Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"367\"><strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"114\">Nikka Taketsuru<\/strong> is a premium Japanese blended malt whisky named after Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka. It combines malt whiskies from Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, offering a refined, balanced profile that reflects the craftsmanship of Japanese whisky.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"397\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"395\">Key Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"688\">\n<li data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"418\">\n<p data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"418\"><strong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"410\">Brand:<\/strong> Nikka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"448\">\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"448\"><strong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"436\">Expression:<\/strong> Taketsuru<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"500\">\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"500\"><strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"460\">Type:<\/strong> Blended malt whisky (no grain whisky)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"517\">\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"517\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"511\">ABV:<\/strong> 43%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"555\">\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"555\"><strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"537\">Bottle Sizes:<\/strong> 700\u202fml \/ 750\u202fml<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"611\">\n<p data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"611\"><strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"569\">Origin:<\/strong> Japan \u2014 Yoichi &amp; Miyagikyo distilleries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"688\">\n<p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"625\">Status:<\/strong> Premium expression, widely recognized but limited production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"693\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"731\">\ud83c\udf81 <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"729\">Packaging &amp; Presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"864\">\n<li data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"769\">\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"769\">Elegant, minimalist bottle design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"819\">\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"819\">Label features \u201cTaketsuru\u201d in black and white<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"864\">\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"864\">Often sold in a premium presentation box<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"869\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"905\">\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"903\">Collectibility &amp; Rarity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<li data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"981\">\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"981\">Highly regarded and collectible due to quality and limited availability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1071\">\n<p data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1071\">Older or discontinued age statements (10, 17, 21 years) are particularly sought after<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1132\">Appeals to Nikka collectors and blended malt enthusiasts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1164\">\ud83d\udc43 <strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1162\">Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1372\"><strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1174\">Nose:<\/strong> Malt, honey, gentle peat, soft fruit, subtle oak<br data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\" \/><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1237\">Palate:<\/strong> Smooth, medium-bodied; notes of caramel, light spice, and dried fruit<br data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\" \/><strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1321\">Finish:<\/strong> Long, clean, balanced, with a gentle smoky touch<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1410\">\ud83e\udd42 <strong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1408\">Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1581\">\n<li data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1465\">\n<p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1465\">Neat: Best for tasting and appreciating complexity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1523\">\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1523\">On the rocks: Softens flavors while maintaining depth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1581\">\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1581\">Highball: Elegant, refined Japanese whisky experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1632\">\u2764\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1630\">Review &amp; Appreciation Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1846\">\n<li data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1698\">\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1698\">Honors the legacy of Nikka\u2019s founder with quality and balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1776\">\n<p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1776\">Smooth, approachable, yet layered, making it a favorite among enthusiasts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1846\">\n<p data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1846\">Highly collectible, especially older or limited-edition bottlings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\udd43 Overview Nikka Taketsuru is a premium Japanese blended malt whisky named after Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka. 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