Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky

In 1895, Masataka Taketsuru — the father of Japanese Whisky — was born in the small town of Takehara, Japan. At the time, Masataka's family owned a sake brewery, and in preparing to carry on the family trade, Masataka studied chemistry and biology at Osaka Technical High School. After graduating high school, Masataka showed more interest in whisky than in sake and in 1918, he enrolled at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, becoming the first Japanese ever to study the art of whisky-making. While in Scotland, Masataka took chemistry courses during the day while apprenticing with distilleries at night, learning to distill and blend whisky first-hand at some of Scotland's most prestigious distilleries. In 1920, Masataka returned to Japan, and within the decade, had produced the country's first single malt whisky. In 1934, Masataka moved to the town of Yoichi and opened the doors to Nikka Whisky Co.

• Size: 750mL
• Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Tasting Notes

Malty aroma, with hints of fruit salad, berries and plantains. Notes of vanilla, blood oranges, whipped cream and milk chocolate on the palate. Finish with hints of bittersweet oak, cocoa and fruit.

Must be 21 or older to purchase. Adult signature required upon delivery. Please enjoy responsibly.