Nikka Pure Malt Black

Price: $50 for 500ml

Distilled/Owned by: Blended malt / Nikka

Region: Japan

43% ABV

Aged For: NAS

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

Cask Type: Undisclosed

Chill Filtered: Yes?

Color Added: Undisclosed

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Color: Amber

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn

Nose: Honey, malt, gentle smoke, vanilla, toffee, chocolate, and raspberry

Feel: Medium body, oily

Taste: Vanilla, gentle oak, smoke, and blueberry crumble

Finish: Medium length and warmth, vanilla, smoke, and oak, with gentle berries

Thoughts: I liked this one much more than I thought I would, a good blend of smoke and fruit, without being an exact scotch replica.

Score: 83 out of 100