All whiskies / Japan
Black Nikka Special
ブラックニッカ スペシャル
The 1965 original of the Black Nikka range. Robust malt, the soft sweetness of Coffey grain and a bittersweet depth in balance.
Details
| Brand | Nikka |
|---|---|
| Distillery | — |
| Origin | Japan |
| Style | Blended |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 42% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Solid malt aromas with the soft, light sweetness of Coffey grain.
- Palate
- Malt depth and a gentle bitterness from the cask, with lingering grain sweetness.
- Finish
- Calm peat and oak linger.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- With water
- On the rocks
- Highball
At 42% it has enough body to stand up to water or ice. As a highball, its sweetness and bitterness balance nicely.
Food pairing
Sweet-savoury dishes such as karaage (Japanese fried chicken), yakiniku and teriyaki.
Background & production
The original whisky of the Black Nikka series, created in 1965 by Nikka's blenders, who set out to make a whisky suited to Japanese palates.
It includes Nikka's own Coffey grain whisky, made in old-style Coffey continuous stills, combining robust malt aromas with the soft sweetness of the grain and a bittersweet depth.
Bottled at 42% ABV in 700ml bottles.
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Sources: gourmet.watch.impress.co.jp / news.nissyoku.co.jp
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