NIKKA WHISKY UNVEILS ITS IDEAL COLLECTION OF WHISKIES FOR THE END OF YEAR HOLIDAYS
For the festive season, the Japanese house Nikka Whisky has selected four must-have bottles to have in your ideal spirits cellar, to give as gifts or to treat yourself…
Dressed in its new box, the From The Barrel set will delight Nikka fans, while the sweetness and freshness of Nikka Days will seduce the more curious. Lovers of Japanese whisky will enjoy discovering or rediscovering the fruity charm of Miyagikyo single malt or the fine sea peat of Yoichi single malt.
THE ICONIC NIKKA FROM THE BARREL BOX SET
An iconic Nikka whisky, From The Barrel is an extremely complex, powerful and well-balanced blended whisky of great finesse. Renowned for its richness and fullness of flavor, it is presented in a new limited-edition box for the festive season. In the image of the signature bottle produced in 1985, the bottle is presented ina case that transforms into an ice bucket and can be reused indefinitely, making it a must-have for any spirits cellar and the ideal gift to surprise whisky lovers.
NIKKA From The Barrel
Blended Whisky – 51.4%, 50 cl
Nose: Fine and complex, with floral, apricot, spicy and leather notes.
Palate: Powerful and firm, peppery and woody. Flavors of ripe peaches and caramelized apples give way to subtle floral aromas.
Finish: Long, with a fruity, woody and slightly vanilla finish.
The Nikka From The Barrel box is available for €95.
It will be available in La Maison du Whisky boutiques, wine shops and on Whisky.fr.
NIKKA DAYS, THE SOLAR BLEND NIKKA WHISKY
Nikka has always been at the crossroads of cultures, between East and West, nature and man, tradition and innovation. Every day is a new adventure, nourished by the experiences of the past. Nikka Days, a subtle blend of grain and malt whiskies aged in old American oak casks, plunges us into the particularly suave and charming world of Nikka blends.
With its lovely floral notes, balanced nose and gourmet palate, this blend invites the taster to reinvent the simplest tasting rituals. It will appeal to amateurs and connoisseurs alike, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, as a highball or in a simple cocktail.
Presented in a box with two Nikka Whisky glasses, Nikka Days is the promise of a unique tasting experience!
NIKKA Days
Blended Whisky – 40%, 70 cl
Nose: Delicate, floral and fruity. The nose reveals aromas of white flowers, orange blossom,
pear and citrus.
Palate: Supple, smooth and soft. Cereals, malt, toffee, roasted nuts and vanilla.
Finish: Sweet, fruity and malty. Dried apricot, smooth vanilla and malted barley.
The Nikka Days set is available for €49.90 from La Maison du Whisky boutiques,
wine merchants and on Whisky.fr.
MIYAGIKYO, THE BALANCE BETWEEN FINESSE AND ELEGANCE
Located in the Miyagi Valley, a region in the north of the island of Honshu renowned for its pure air and the quality of its spring waters, the Miyagikyo distillery produces refined malts with immediately recognizable fruity and floral notes. This delicate style is perfectly reflected in Miyagikyo Single Malt, where ageing in old sherry casks adds depth to the whisky’s natural charm.
Miyagikyo
Single Malt – 45%, 70 cl
Nose: Ample and rich. The malty nose reveals notes of exotic fruit, flowers and wood.
Palate: Firm and lively. Herbaceous, with spicy, chocolate and country aromas.
Finish: Long and serene. The finish is flowery, with woody, toasty notes of roasted nuts and stewed fruit.
The Miyagikyo single malt is available for €79 from La Maison du Whisky boutiques, wine merchants and Whisky.fr.
YOICHI, THE AUTHENTIC PEATY
Founded in 1934 as Nikka’s first distillery, Yoichi is located on the island of Hokkaido, where the harsh climate and sea air leave their singular mark on the single malts produced here. Produced using traditional methods, such as direct toasting over charcoal fires, the malts perfectly reflect the authentic character of this exceptional place, with their marine and finely peaty notes.
This Yoichi Single Malt expresses a subtle balance of smoky, fruity and floral aromas.
Yoichi
Single Malt – 45%, 70 cl
Nose: Ample and suave. Peaty, marine, with aromas of preserved lemons, the nose develops spicy notes of ginger and flowers.
Palate: Firm and powerful, with elegant, racy peat. Fruity aromas of melon and kiwi give way to a hint of saltiness.
Finish: Long and silky. The finish is greedy, aromatic, saline and smoky.
The Yoichi single malt is available for €79 from La Maison du Whisky boutiques, wine merchants and Whisky.fr.
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