This expression was launched in 2020 with a refined formula and a new label design to represent the brand. While remaining a smooth, harmonious malt blend, the formula also features an exquisite balance of elegant sweetness, complexity and depth, as well as a rich, smoky mouthfeel.
It's a signature label in honor of Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru, the first Japanese to master whisky-making in Scotland and bring that expertise back to Japan. While a disciplined craftsman, he was also an inquisitive and open-minded person. This is a tribute to the perfect balance and complexity achieved by the precise blending inherited from the founder.
Nose: Tsunuki Ed. 2022 reveals notes of ripe fruit, toffee and vanilla. Mouth: On the palate, there are flavors of oak, spice and honey, with a touch of dried fruit. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving subtle notes of pepper and wood.
Nose: Subtle aromas of ripe fruit and vanilla emerge delicately. Mouth: On the palate, notes of toasted oak, caramel and spices blend harmoniously. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to notes of dried fruit and honey.
This expression was launched in 2020 with a refined formula and a new label design to represent the brand. While remaining a smooth, harmonious malt blend, the formula also features an exquisite balance of elegant sweetness, complexity and depth, as well as a rich, smoky mouthfeel.