Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Year Old Blended Malt 750mL is one of the most celebrated and sought-after Japanese whiskies ever produced, honoring Masataka Taketsuru—the father of Japanese whisky. Crafted from meticulously selected malt whiskies aged at least 17 years from Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, this rare expression exemplifies harmony, depth, and elegance.

This award-winning pure malt showcases beautifully layered notes of dried fruit, rich malt, dark chocolate, polished oak, gentle smoke, and refined sherry influence. Its balance of sweetness, spice, and subtle peat delivers a complex, velvety profile that continues to evolve with every sip. Highly collectible and rarely seen on shelves, Taketsuru 17 Year remains a benchmark of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dried fruit, caramel, malt, soft peat, sherry richness, floral hints

• Palate: Dark chocolate, malt sweetness, raisins, oak spice, subtle smoke, honeyed depth

• Finish: Long, elegant, slightly smoky with lingering malt, fruit, and oak

FAQs

• What is Taketsuru 17 made from?
A blend of 100% malt whiskies from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries—no grain whisky.

• Is it smoky?
Lightly. Expect soft, refined peat layered with sherry sweetness and oak.

• Is this expression rare?
Yes — Taketsuru 17 is extremely rare and collectible, as production has been discontinued.

• How should I drink it?
Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its depth and aroma.

• What is the ABV?
Typically bottled at 43% ABV for a smooth yet expressive profile.

• How does it compare to the 21 Year?
The 17 Year is sweeter and more balanced, while the 21 Year is richer and deeper with more sherry influence.