Nikka Whisky from the Barrel

Nikka Whisky

WB 83.2 2572 оценок 51.4 %vol 500

Bourbon + Sherry + Refill Hogshead Whiskybase

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Доступный японский бленд с бурбоноподобным сладким профилем (ваниль, карамель, мёд, сухофрукты, орехи) и хорошим соотношением цены и качества, но с заметно противоречивыми отзывами о резкости, горечи и происхождении.

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В большинстве отзывов виски описывают как насыщенный, сладкий и фруктовый бленд с нотами ванили, карамели, мёда, дуба, кофе, сухофруктов, орехов и специй, часто сравнивая его с бурбоном и отмечая густую маслянистую текстуру, а также лёгкий торф и дымность. Крепость 51,4% воспринимается по-разному: часть рецензентов считает алкоголь хорошо интегрированным и пьёт неразбавленным, тогда как многие указывают на резкость, жгучесть и плохую интеграцию спирта, советуя добавлять воду, которая, по их мнению, заметно улучшает раскрытие и смягчает напиток. Многие хвалят аромат и называют его лучшим из пробованных блендов, а соотношение цены и качества оценивают высоко, хотя некоторые снижают оценку из-за высокой локальной цены. Вместе с тем звучат и критические, и противоречивые мнения: жалобы на сильную горечь, горьковато-кислую ноту, одномерность, короткий или резкий финиш, искусственность и слабую глубину, а также на то, что вкус не оправдывает аромат. Отмечается непостоянство партий: одни находят больше шерри и дымности, другие — зерновые и «молодые» ноты, кто-то описывает профиль как слишком сладкий и «ромовый». Отдельно критикуют происхождение и состав (сомнения в том, что это «настоящий японский виски», «загадочное происхождение», претензии к списку ингредиентов), добавление красителя E150a и холодную фильтрацию, а также неудобную форму бутылки с коротким горлышком, из-за которой легко пролить виски. Часть отзывов считает его простым и лёгким, другие — многослойным и интенсивным.

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drwx Expert Senior 83 03 mar 2025 2:37 pm

A nice quality entry level blend that is a bit engineered, the batches are also inconsistent and there is a lot of variation. Most are bourbon barrel driven with sweet tropical influences, but others have more sherry casks blended in and a bitter acidic note, and some are slightly peated from a higher Ben Nevis content in the mix. 83/100

Crushed_ldH Connoisseur 84 25 aug 2025 2:31 pm

Nikka from the Barrel comprises 40% malt whisky and 60% grain whisky (from the Coffey stills at Miyagikyo). It also contains a small amount of Ben Nevis, approximately 4% (quoted from an interview with TWE). Overall, the influence of the grain content is intuitive, but even considering that it has a surprising value for the price and can be enjoyed neat as well.

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

официальная заметка — дата неизвестна

Magnus Hillman Expert Senior 85 31 mar 2014 3:10 pm

A good and affordable dram. If you are looking for an appealing Japanese, this is definitely a good start. (rating interval 82-86)

wbarchive_424758 Member Senior 86 13 jun 2014 7:04 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

wolfiego Newbie — 17 nov 2014 8:12 am

photo: 14-11-2014 Elixia in the Rathauscenter Ludwigshafen am Rhein

nathanyael Expert Senior 84 08 jan 2015 1:09 pm

нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 82

p4blo Expert Senior 84 14 jan 2015 8:32 pm

The definition of bang for the buck!

KayMeertens Connoisseur 81 07 apr 2015 7:10 pm

sopie Expert Junior 87 11 jun 2015 11:18 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

tbw Member Senior 82 02 nov 2015 11:38 pm

Very good whiskey for the price.

Sievi Expert Junior 79 29 dec 2015 7:24 pm

Reminiscent of bourbon. What the nose promises, can not be fully implemented in terms of taste. Very impetuous and untamed with a clear dominance of alcohol.

jhut Expert Junior — 29 dec 2015 10:38 pm

Whiskey Tasting, Café de Toeter in Groningen, 27-12-2015

Achany Connoisseur 84 10 apr 2016 7:58 pm

I really liked the rich fruity taste of this malt. Sweet, plums, dates. Really nice. All in all a good malt

нос 81 · вкус 87 · финиш 84

Dyno Expert Senior 84 15 jun 2016 11:17 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Butz75 Expert Senior 86 23 aug 2016 11:19 am

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 86

Andytka3 Connoisseur 91 20 dec 2016 1:33 am

Nose:- Packed with spices, clove and virgin oak, solid plum aroma linger with beautiful floral note. Very soothing on nose despite high strength. Not aggressive, just pure finesse. Dried fruit note with water. Palate:- Sweet milk, creamy with intense honey emerge gradually. The liquid dissolve evenly on palate. Smooth and round. Finish:- Long with ginger pungent at the back. Feeling the strength building up at this stage with a deep minty aftertaste. Restraint spiciness. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 92

StyrianSpirit Expert Senior 82 15 apr 2017 2:01 pm

For me (for now) still getting used to. But arouses interest ...

Willum Connoisseur 85 29 dec 2017 8:26 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Calmar Connoisseur 84 04 may 2018 8:10 am

Not very impressive specimen, simple enough and uncomplicated, bourbon-like, a barrel fortress here a little rectifies the situation adding depth and saturation.

Sporx Connoisseur 85 20 feb 2019 9:55 pm

Aroma sweet, alcohol sharpness, nutty, woody spice, little complex The taste Full-bodied, great wood spice, sweet Resonance Medium, sweet, spicy

Wolv Expert Senior 85 15 sep 2019 1:22 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Sherry, leather, lychee, pear, smoke, vanilla, orange jam, honey, wax, tobacco, herbs, cocoa, toffee, nuts and marzipan
Вкус	85
Финиш	85

dram-drinker Connoisseur 88 17 jun 2020 10:51 pm

Quite powerful, shows more complexity with some air - not bad

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Green fruits, some herbs, little austere, grapefruit, little leafy, meaty notes, bacon, whiffs of smoke
Вкус	86	Punchy, oily, fruity, subtle sweetness, little honey, apple, pear, spices, cloves, ginger, grapefruit, cigar tobacco
Финиш	85	Long, warm, zesty, more spicy, more grapefruit, a tad bitter

Mordeth Expert Senior 87 04 jul 2020 11:59 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

Ricedorff Member Senior 80 15 nov 2020 12:58 pm

Medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak.

BiBaBeluBaB Member Senior 82 05 jul 2023 6:14 pm

I could smell this whiskey for hours. I really like the nose. But I don't like the taste that much

нос 89 · вкус 77 · финиш 79

SC3 Connoisseur 84 06 aug 2024 3:54 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Whiskopij Expert Senior 84 18 oct 2024 8:47 am

It has strength, but the alcohol is well hidden. A little noticeable on the finish. A good Japanese blend, for a reasonable price. I like it.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	Sweet. Bourbon with sherry. Vanilla. Honey. Caramel. Toffee. Raisins. Nuts. Chocolate. Grain. And fruit. Apple. Plum. Maybe a little orange. Cookie.
Вкус	85	Intense and sweet. More sherry than on the nose. Chocolate. Nuts. Raisins. Chocolate plum. Orange. Cookies. Honey and caramel. Vanilla. Delicate oak. Pepper. Cinnamon.
Финиш	84	There's a lot of oak here. There's a light smoke, but not campfire or peat, just toast. Grain. A bit of honey and vanilla sweetness. Pepper. And bitterness.

benthelegend Member Senior 88 10 feb 2025 7:30 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Caramel, cherries, yellow fruits, floral, some dried fruits
Вкус	90	dark chocolate, honey, caramel, toffee, malty notes, some citrus, floral
Финиш	86	medium length with toffee

Hartre Member Senior 85 17 may 2025 11:12 pm

Nikka from the barrel *Age statement: NAS. *Alcohol percentage at least 46%: yes, 51.4%. *Amount of filtration: unstated. *Use of caramel coloring {E150a}: German bottles state that there is Farbstoff in this. (1 out of 4, regarding craft/integrity presentation and communication). Without water Nose/olfaction: It reeks like a dusty room, a bit of sherry and peat look around the corner. Palate/gustation: It tastes loud, lots of sweetness, and there are notes of marshmallows and hot chocolate. Finish/coda: what remains on the tongue is chocolate chips and raspberry jam. With water Nose/olfaction: less dusty, like the room has been cleaned a bit in French fashion, and some nutmeg appears. Palate/gustation: much the same, but some citrusy sourness becomes more pronounced. Finish/coda: some charcoal notes get more accentuated. Nikka from the barrel is a batchy dram, which of course isn’t a bad thing if the quality remains consistent, but it was quite a surprise how much my last bottle differed from my current one. For example I distinctly remember tasting a wood note that I would categorize as Mizunara, but that is completely absent here, instead I get much more peaty and sherry vibes, which weren’t there the last time. Meanwhile a German site claims that this is mostly matured in ex-bourbon barrels, which means that there are lots of permutations going around of this stuff. On a more dour note though, this one I have in front of me would be difficult to call Japanese, it seems to have lots of Ben Nevis in it. Nonetheless is this a joy for everyone, from the plebians who crave Japanese whisky because of its clout to the dram-a-hollics who are looking for their next affordable hit.

IthiLkr Expert Senior 85 10 jun 2026 4:15 am

Excellent volume resulting from the high alcohol content. It's really good value for money.

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

tomy63 Expert Senior 79 14 may 2011 6:12 pm

An explosion of fruit in the mouth, put point it stops the, shame!

HunterRomario Expert Senior 84 29 may 2012 9:27 am

Max Power Expert Junior 81 18 jan 2014 12:42 pm

нос 79 · вкус 80 · финиш 82

Corso_theRed Expert Senior 85 18 nov 2014 6:37 pm

A pleasant surprise! This is my first Japanese Whisky and considering it is a NAS blend, this offers much in return.

Gloin Expert Senior 85 15 may 2015 8:16 am

A blend: tastes almost like a bourbon, very soft and mild, the alcohol is very well integrated. Gentle oak tones and vanilla are the focus. Delicious

NamorX68 Expert Junior 84 29 oct 2015 9:06 pm

very nice blend with good PLV.

r0back55 Expert Junior — 22 nov 2015 9:22 pm

Very good blended whisky

dram-drinker Connoisseur 88 14 jan 2016 10:20 pm

Overall very drinkable and enjoyable. Water is recommended if it's too punchy as it doesn't loose quality with it.

Butz75 Expert Senior 86 17 may 2016 3:10 pm

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Dre73 Connoisseur 84 29 oct 2016 9:54 am

Delicious warm whiskey, fruity and sweet. Best versatile for a blend. Pleasant!

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 84

Daan Tje Connoisseur 87 10 feb 2017 11:37 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

yggr Connoisseur 85 19 feb 2017 9:21 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 85 16 oct 2018 11:06 pm

Wood, cinnamon leaves, slightly bitter caramel, a hint of bocage peat, the cocoa we sprinkle on cakes. Very pleasant, balanced, grainy, bewitching smoke. On the palate, a zest of citrus fruits, probably blood orange, green tea, cereals and chocolate. It's slightly peppery and spicy, with cola and charcoal on the finish, it fizzes a little on the throat. It doesn't feel like 51°, but it's still solid, and it's not too young. Chicory in retro-olfaction. A little gem, offered at a very modest price despite its high alcohol content and complexity. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/05/nikka-from-barrel-514-original-bottling.html

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

whiskyd Expert Senior 76 30 oct 2018 8:44 pm

нос 62 · вкус 80 · финиш 82

Issie Connoisseur — 21 feb 2021 5:20 pm

Quak Connoisseur 84 26 mar 2022 12:07 am

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

slu9ge Expert Senior 90 01 dec 2022 6:14 pm

simply the best blend I've tasted so far.

Doempoe Newbie 75 05 dec 2022 7:49 pm

sweet and rich in taste

Hazelburner Member Senior 84 06 feb 2024 8:50 pm

Because of the fresh notes in the nose and the bitter notes in the taste, it is a great summer drink for me. Unfortunately, I occasionally have slightly alcoholic notes in my taste. On the other hand, it probably needs the 51.4% to create a certain expressiveness. You can do that, but you don't have to. Date of purchase: 03.11.2022

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	light fruity, citrus notes, orange, tangy, beautiful, a very light lacquer note, malty, I can imagine it very well in summer
Вкус	84	Citrus notes, orange, quickly becoming bitter, not as expressive as the nose, very light alcohol
Финиш	83	starts sweet and then becomes tart, slightly warming, unspectacular, rather short

Pioy Newbie 69 09 apr 2024 8:59 pm

Intense in taste adequate to the ABV, but spicy, highly alcoholic, also with a lot of bitterness. Similar to Nikka Days, no interesting flavor notes, "whisky with a whiskey flavor".

Ozzyosbourne007 Expert Senior 85 14 sep 2025 4:10 pm

TastyDram Expert Junior — 14 oct 2014 2:59 pm

Nikka from the Barrel is another proof of what Japan's forte. Enhancing a very good product to near perfection. Nikka delivers an excellent price-quality whisky with this blend. I'm putting my money on the honeymoon in oak casks. A 50cl bottle costs somewhere between €35 and €38. A still affordable Japanese whisky. And some serious competition for the budget drams of respected names like Glenfarclas and Aberlour.

Myst111 Expert Senior 87 25 nov 2014 9:12 pm

Made in the Yoichi distillery, the second and smaller plant of the Nikka Whiskey Company. Founded in 1934 by one of the two most influential men in the history of Japanese whiskey (Masataka Taketsuru). Yoichi distillery is like the territory of a Scottish distillery. Yoichi has her own barrel binding and is especially attentive when it comes to the selection of barrels. The barrels are called Hogshead and produced on the spot.

checkpointuk Connoisseur 84 03 dec 2014 9:31 am

http://www.weinkenner.de/2012/japanischer-cask-strength-whisky-von-nikka-und-karuizawa-22913/ Color: Old Gold Nose: Lots of malt and vanilla, cereal notes of rye and corn, fruity, smoky leather, salt and delicate oak notes. Taste: Full malt again, slightly crisp, sweet and creamy honey note and caramel. With water: becomes drier and woodier. Finish: Quite dry smoke that turns into a delicate woody bitterness. Note: With dye and cool filtered! Many parallels with a rye (rye) and bourbon (corn) whiskey. 84 points

Defeatless Connoisseur 86 08 jan 2015 11:29 pm

Nose: Sweet, flowery, syrup, peach nectar, oak and malt, caramel and honey. So there is quite a bit to find over here. I like this. With water it brings up more caramel. Initial taste: blast of caramel and sherrywood. sweetness. a flower note (Camille?). With water it brings up a savoury note and some hints of citrus. Body: medium-thick. a little waxy Finish: medium. a little flat. The caramel taste strays but not much development. with water the citrus comes up a but more. Price: very well priced Presentation: Well it's Japanese, But it's a little odd but therefore good.

нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 83

Kantenmechaniker Connoisseur 87 20 jan 2015 9:11 pm

I am positively surprised!

NamorX68 Expert Junior 84 17 feb 2015 9:28 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

St. Pauli Connoisseur 85 29 apr 2015 8:55 pm

Very smooth and decent, a true well behaved dram!

Peter87 Expert Senior 86 07 oct 2015 2:42 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

dram-drinker Connoisseur 88 14 jan 2016 10:11 pm

нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

Dalm Expert Senior — 17 jan 2016 7:49 pm

Aroma: Raisins, honey, peach, orange, vanilla, oak Taste: Spicy oak, honey, delicate smoke, spices and alcohol tingle on the tongue Finish: Long, Oak, Vanilla, Spicy

JohannesB Expert Senior 89 12 jun 2016 7:51 pm

An absolutely successful Japanese whiskey for a brilliant price! Complex, intense and fruity and definitely recognizable as a Japanese. This perfume-like composition with a clean separation between fruit, wood and spice is significant. With water it becomes even more accessible, but without losing complexity. A must for anyone who has not had a Japanese in their glass and definitely a pleasure for both novice (water) and advanced connoisseurs.

Dre73 Connoisseur 84 29 oct 2016 9:53 am

Accessible whiskey, quite versatile for a blend.

valery77 Expert Senior 83 04 jun 2017 6:20 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 80

40four Member Senior 84 27 jul 2018 10:17 am

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

Issie Connoisseur — 14 nov 2019 3:15 pm

Dramtastic.86 Expert Senior 85 15 oct 2020 11:35 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 83

JimvanVeen Expert Senior 84 10 sep 2021 2:49 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

niggogo Expert Junior 72 23 dec 2021 11:16 pm

It has delicious notes, but alcohol is not well integrated and the wood looks very fresh, rather on the bitter side.

ldz794140310 Member Senior 86 01 apr 2022 7:50 pm

The complex layering is personally considered one of the best Japanese whiskies to buy.

joeynoreen Expert Senior 81 24 may 2022 10:48 am

нос 80 · вкус 83 · финиш 80

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 83 14 dec 2022 11:38 pm

Other batch. Full and flavorful. Oak. Nut nougat. Sometimes a bit tart but never graining. class dram

Joe Karacho Expert Junior 85 03 jun 2024 12:30 pm

My first Japanese wine, I searched in vain for a correspondingly unique profile, for me it could also be a bourbon maturation from the Highlands or Speyside. Simple but good, fruity and sweet with enough strength thanks to over 50%, definitely recommendable at the current price of around €30...

drink_tony Expert Senior 83 20 jun 2025 10:54 am

Nikka From The Barrel ABV: 51% Nose: 30% Ben Nevis + 70% Japanese Whisky. Palate: Light fruit, light malt, strong alcohol. This is a very suitable whisky for a highball. Score: 83 [Recommended to try] WWA Awards: Best Japanese Blended Whisky（non age） for 7 years (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014). It‘s got something going for it, even if it’s not much. It feels like as long as the award categories are specific enough, everyone‘s a winner.

manspear Expert Senior 83 25 jun 2025 1:08 pm

Rosebank88 Connoisseur 84 05 sep 2026 2:44 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	It starts off somewhat reserved, with oak, lots of malt, orange, nutty notes, and dark toast. With water: fresh, red berries, plum, coffee, caramel, oak, nuts, and a hint of smoke. It improves significantly with water!
Вкус	84	Fruity, with hints of sherry, malt, spicy oak, delicate smoke, pepper, and red berries. With water: fruitier, oak, nuts, warm spices, and delicate smoke. Adding water also has a very positive effect here.
Финиш	84	Long, beautiful oak and delicate juicy stone fruit notes.

Jimjam Expert Senior 85 26 apr 2014 10:39 pm

Fresh and very different from a traditional Scotch. Very enjoyable

Gunka Expert Junior 84 19 oct 2014 12:57 am

Puristically designed. A very balanced, complex blend.

Myst111 Expert Senior 87 25 nov 2014 9:07 pm

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 90

Hobbes Newbie 88 25 dec 2014 11:09 am

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

Laugenbretzel Expert Senior 83 22 apr 2015 11:25 pm

нос 81 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

ThS Expert Senior 84 23 apr 2015 9:47 am

A very pleasant nose that marries the fruit of the orchard of bourbon casks with more spicy notes of sherry. The mouth is rather dry, much less expressive, and leaner. The finish is short and dry.

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 80

robain Specialist 83 19 feb 2016 5:47 pm

нос 84 · вкус 79 · финиш 86

Markie81 Expert Senior 83 15 mar 2016 11:14 am

нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 84

Bart Joosten Expert Senior 85 28 mar 2016 9:30 pm

нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 85

Raymon_psv Member Senior 72 16 may 2016 6:55 pm

The smell is fine! Furthermore, I find it too sharp in the beginning. The aftertaste goes, but I personally feel a little faint. I do not really like the bottle itself. It is a bit different.

нос 85 · вкус 72 · финиш 77

Thermidor Connoisseur 83 27 may 2016 8:47 am

For around 30 euros this is a pretty good bargain. Probably very young.

MrManners Member Senior 80 17 jul 2016 9:20 pm

нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 78

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 81 04 oct 2016 6:56 am

нос 78 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

Hvdree Connoisseur 84 06 nov 2016 8:53 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Malthead_80 Expert Senior 85 01 dec 2016 2:15 pm

нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

cask9220 Member Junior — 15 apr 2017 10:44 am

Really a winner in his genre. An example of how good a blend can be. Well 51.4 percentage but fits perfectly. A real full whiskey. Just super !!! Really one of my favorites.

Cubey666 Connoisseur 80 12 oct 2018 11:22 am

On the nose quite sweet, caramel and oranges. The taste somewhat flat and it feels artificial. The finish is rather short but not unpleasant

нос 83 · вкус 77 · финиш 79

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 83 01 feb 2019 10:32 pm

Lots of wood, more of a bourbon. Coconut, vanilla, herbs. Unfortunately a bit bitter and undefined. Nice side sipper.

Erwin 1971Y Expert Junior 83 19 jan 2020 10:06 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Fruity, toffee, mocha
Вкус	84	Citrus, pepper, fruity, ripe cherries.
Финиш	81	In short ... the little pepper sticks for a while.

Gous Connoisseur 82 14 oct 2021 12:28 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

Dris Connoisseur 85 06 apr 2023 4:34 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

clyne_loganar Connoisseur 85 01 jul 2025 3:01 am

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

KrolikMorski Expert Senior 84 28 feb 2026 12:43 am

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Bona Expert Junior 86 07 feb 2015 2:21 am

nice japanese dram- to me better than the Yoichi 10 - more % and more sweetness. Great blended Whisky and quite unique compared to Scotch- it's different but beautiful.

Flanagan Member Senior — 04 mar 2015 8:55 pm

Excellent daily dram, the high strength gives him body and character, toffee eucalyptus style. I must say it is a very very good value for money, highly recommended.

DannyBacon Member Senior 86 20 apr 2015 8:24 pm

Stuffy, a little nose. Incredibly rich and quite spicy taste. May feel a little spell breaking through, but it disappears quickly in the spicy and fiery aftertaste. Extremely good value for money!

нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 92

Robert Parker Expert Senior 85 27 aug 2015 9:45 pm

Great whiskey with clear influences of bourbon barrels. However, by no means the typical Bouerbongeschmack on. For the price absolutely great and recommendable

recursiewhisky Expert Senior — 30 jan 2016 11:30 am

This little bottle is well worth it’s money! A lovely engaging whisky that can keep you occupied for quite some time. A little drop of water enhances the sweetness and oak in this dram. Next to that it is an affordable Japanese whisky that has a good price to quality ratio. I can highly recommend it. http://www.worldwhisky.nl/review-328-nikka-from-the-barrel/

robain Specialist 83 19 feb 2016 5:35 pm

ScottFrench Expert Senior 86 31 may 2016 12:12 am

An original, rich and powerful whiskey that surprises with its aromatic complexity. It is well balanced even if sometimes the alcoholic notes come to tarnish the picture. Available for a small forty euros, you would be wrong to deprive you!

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 81 04 oct 2016 6:55 am

-3 points because of price (EUR 54 in my country), but at EUR 30, this is good

Claudio + Cats Expert Senior 86 28 apr 2017 2:11 pm

For a cheap whiskey and first of Nikka, amazing drinkable. I will not buy it anyway, highest for guests who understand "really much" of whiskey, hehehe. in German: You dise nise fil kole mus abdrukke. have mer kole then for women and for spoilers for rust heaps in front of the door is Disel, you know! is a blatant man.

dram_on Expert Junior 82 22 sep 2017 11:56 am

If Nikka would only lengthen the neck of the bottle a little bit, I'd not have spilled so much of this whisky!

Joschbert Expert Senior 82 29 oct 2017 4:01 pm

the aroma is very light, on the palate it is pleasantly round. Overall one-dimensional. (82)

Pollenflug Expert Senior 86 19 nov 2017 10:30 pm

Conclusion and pictures on: https://tomtrinkt.de

mema82 Connoisseur 84 24 jan 2018 1:46 am

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 80

Rosebank88 Connoisseur 84 20 feb 2018 9:58 pm

htz881 Expert Senior 85 01 may 2018 9:42 pm

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

spxcedxg Member Junior 87 08 oct 2018 6:59 pm

ConvalRen Connoisseur 81 11 dec 2019 7:29 pm

нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

F_Weinberg Member Senior 82 13 sep 2021 8:33 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Light sweetness, mellow, spice. Pleasant without being too complex.
Вкус	83	Punchy, big mouthfeel. Very smooth, with lots of honey.
Финиш	80	Somewhat harsh alcohol burn; addition of a drop of water helps a lot. Medium finish with lingering spice and honey smoothness.

DramALife Connoisseur 90 16 apr 2022 1:01 pm

This blend (Miyagikyo & Yoichi) is with multi-layered flavour and mouthwatering sweetness. Goes great with ice/water/soda to make it a highball/mizuwari as it'll tune down the aggressive spirit. In my pre-historical scoring method, it's a 9/10.

George_Martin2 Expert Senior 85 24 aug 2022 9:11 am

Water was really good for him. It's sweet, fruity and has a lot of grain sweetness. I liked it, it was easy to drink and it has a very good PLV!

Farjon Newbie 85 04 nov 2022 9:11 pm

Rijk, maar wat minder diep/complex. Goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding

Vagmanou Expert Senior 79 20 feb 2023 10:53 pm

нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 79

Will_iam Connoisseur 85 30 sep 2023 8:44 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

M_A_S_K_A Expert Senior 84 19 jan 2024 5:41 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	beer notes, honey, vanilla, fruit, a little citrus, wood with aeration it becomes sweet, vanilla, honey-like
Вкус	85	a little spice, pepper, wood, honey
Финиш	84	soft, long lasting, sweetness, wood, honey

palo_klabnik Expert Senior 83 06 sep 2024 7:58 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Young wood, some apples, tropical fruits - banana, pineapple.
Вкус	84	Salty caramel, sea salt, juicy berries, dark chocolate, spicy.
Финиш	83	Malt, wood, citrus peel.

JJcharles Member Senior 76 09 jun 2025 12:06 am

This is a scotch whisky blended with some japanese replica of scotch whisky. Anyway, what’s it made of : Mysterious origins, a lying ingredients list, and a serious price tag.

yetkinsonmez Member Junior 83 18 nov 2025 8:40 pm

First, this is a whisky comes from Japan but not a “Japanese whisky” by definition. The Japanese writing on the label doesn’t automatically make it one. Let’s stay informed and not be deceived while we sip. Good shaped bottle? Absolutely. Wish it had a cork? Definitely. Not cask strength, but bottled at 51.4%, which is gooood! Unfortunately, it’s color-added and chill-filtered. Nose: Vanilla powder, like smelling a sweet plain cake. Palate: A green apple coming at first, followed by a small sherry note. You feel the 51.4% more on the nose than on the palate. Finish: Slightly sour with a short finish, due to the chill filtration probably. Score: 83/100

DLi Expert Senior 84 17 dec 2025 1:23 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Masashi37 Newbie 82 27 may 2026 1:46 pm

A milder flavor, the 51% is not noticeable.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	80	vanilla
Вкус	85	Honey
Финиш	80

markjedi1 Connoisseur 87 28 dec 2012 8:08 am

What a pleasant surprise indeed. A great Japanese whisky!

hartist Expert Senior 81 09 jan 2015 3:04 pm

A blend well done, a little too typical caramel, but can be a good approach to whiskey because it is attractive the guy. However, it does not seem expensive but ultimately not so cheap as that!

Gronqvist Expert Senior 82 15 nov 2015 1:36 pm

Looks a bit like a Bourbon.

maltaholic Connoisseur 85 11 jan 2016 1:24 pm

Oh, it smells very fruity, oak very intense, remarkably mild, despite the high alcohol content. Only when you put your nose completely in the glass, it becomes intense. My first sip is madness. Only very mild, fruity, then - delayed - the turbo starts. In between, a smoky note. Now there's vanilla added, all very complex, really great. I add a drop of water, it will not change much, it retains this fresh fruitiness. My tongue is burning, but very pleasant ... A very nice whiskey for anyone who is looking for something different. And typical Japanese, the tasteful bottle and packaging.

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 83 23 feb 2016 5:44 pm

basic yes one of the precursors Japanese whiskeys yes! not bad yes! simple, not so much, that I have the memory of having several scents in the nose, depending on when I tasted it! first shoot, digestive, or to open the palace to peat! in any case, a good blended

Egge Expert Junior 82 03 may 2016 11:39 pm

kot1803 Connoisseur 86 14 jul 2016 2:05 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

sapecosta Member Senior 87 06 nov 2016 1:19 pm

нос 85 · вкус 90 · финиш 85

DavidH. Expert Senior 84 19 oct 2017 1:27 pm

For the price (€29,50) a nice whisky, but nothing really special. Oh, and Nikka, please change this godd*mn bottle design everyone is complaining about spilling whisky and I understand why...

нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

wbarchive_149037 Expert Senior 86 08 jan 2018 9:03 pm

Frankly, I always look at the Japanese with a suspicious eye, given the hype of the moment. But it is clear that we are dealing here with a very good blend, for a price is quite honest compared to some Scottish single malts positioned on the same price bracket. Without being necessarily original or transcendent, this Nikka is really pleasant. So, why sulk his pleasure ??

fradin11 Connoisseur 86 01 nov 2018 3:28 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Slàinte Mhath Super Administrator 85 03 aug 2019 4:48 pm

There are few Japanese whiskies I consider a true bargain in these days, but Nikka From the Barrel is one of them. Minimalist packaging, solid 51.4% ABV and the aromatic, gingery aroma with cayenne pepper, lemongrass and hints of orange peel leave a good first impression. On the palate, you get an interesting combination of Yoichi and Miyagikyo flavors: initial spiciness is followed by fruity-sweet notes until a zesty-dry bitterness emerges. The medium finish fades with restrained oak, green tea and a touch of fresh mint. Grab a bottle while you still can! RATING: 3.7/5.0 stars ≙ 85 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [+]

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Igitor Connoisseur 86 24 oct 2020 5:28 pm

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

The_Osprey Expert Senior 84 04 jul 2021 11:51 am

Nikka Whisky from the Barrel (old bottling), consumed at a wedding in August 2018. Lovely rounded bourbon-brandy vibes throughout. Intense with nice toffee and malt flavours. Rich and deep. Good stuff. 3.5/84 Nikka Whisky from the Barrel (new bottling) (51.4%). Bottle - sleek all black packaging - from Waitrose for £30, bought on the back of trying an older bottling, and consumed Nov 2018. Intense toffee-bourbon-honeycomb aroma. Taste is super-firey, lots of palate-cleansing booze alongside toffee and caramel. It's basically like an upmarket bourbon. Some poached apples and pears. I am detecting more burnt/char flavours comparative to the older bottling. A touch young and harsh maybe. Water really helped it. Maybe bottlings are a little variable. Not my favourite but you could pay a lot more for a similar bourbon. 3.3/79

jazzvilly Expert Junior 84 16 oct 2022 10:11 am

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Danksy Member Senior 80 16 jan 2023 2:33 am

It's a grainy and initially very spirit-heavy blend of what I've read to be more than 100 different whiskies. It's not actually cask strength, but the overwhelming grain elements make it hard to drink neat. With a bit of water and plenty of air, it does indeed develop into an interesting blend with some pleasantly sherried influence. There's a lot going on here, but it's all a mile wide and an inch deep. Nothing really stands out or makes me want to take another sip or buy a whole bottle.

MartenE Newbie 75 28 jul 2023 11:25 pm

jaminy Newbie 75 13 sep 2023 7:14 pm

Not the type I like, rich but too strong with it 51%

fewDramsIn Expert Senior 84 02 oct 2023 3:46 pm

Pretty good for a bled. Still noticeable grainy notes. Some prunes, that fades away in open bottle

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

thijs100 Connoisseur 82 16 jan 2025 1:27 pm

Still a quality whisky.

malograna Expert Senior 84 26 may 2026 11:03 pm

Emilien206 Member Senior 88 06 jan 2013 6:45 pm

Much more than just a whiskey http://caisseenbois.blogspot.fr/2012/12/nikka-from-barrel.html?m=1

Armin Fuchs Expert Senior 82 05 jun 2014 11:11 pm

нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

Rom Expert Junior 85 10 apr 2015 5:23 pm

Caramel nose, coffee, oak, coconut tip. Powerful, caramel, praline, oak, coffee. Final long vanilla, salt point. Well done. Aeration is only good with the appearance of beautiful yellow fruits and a strengthening of vanilla on the nose. Very good ratio q / p.

Banshieee Member Senior 93 07 jun 2015 5:58 pm

нос 95 · вкус 92 · финиш 93

didi1893 Connoisseur 84 01 nov 2015 7:27 pm

The nose of the Nikka from the barrel is very pleasant. Pure, the blend is barely drinkable for me. After adding water, it turns into a delicious drop.

peatbogger Specialist 90 04 mar 2016 11:24 pm

Just noticed that this is voted best blend at Oslo Whisky Festival 4 times, in 2007, 2012, 2014 and 2015 http://www.whiskyfestival.no/Best_i_fest.html

Mephisto Expert Senior 78 24 apr 2016 9:11 pm

нос 76 · вкус 79 · финиш 76

Goethe Connoisseur 85 07 dec 2017 8:43 pm

Great Nikka, bang for the buck Nikka, delicious Nikka, just a bit to harsh on the palate. Concerning price/performance ratio: 10/10

davidloosli Expert Senior 83 22 mar 2018 6:15 pm

pianoman Connoisseur 80 05 jul 2018 9:17 pm

Koalafant Expert Senior 86 15 jul 2018 1:51 pm

Whiskyabend 16.06.2018 => 86/100

gallfux Connoisseur — 07 may 2019 10:38 pm

Somehow I remembered that better. He has such a sprightly touch for me. Otherwise, something for the besides. I do not want that with whiskey.

Svarttt Expert Senior 78 12 jun 2020 7:27 pm

Decent blend. Maybe made for mixtures like Highball. Easy drinking.

нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 76

ctu Connoisseur 83 12 jun 2021 3:09 pm

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

WhiskyRanked Expert Senior 82 01 aug 2021 1:35 am

Nose: Pears & Apples with a slight tang of apple cider vinegar. Palate: The nose follows through and adds a bit of malt. Adding a little water rounds the fruit and adds a nice peppery finish. Finish: Green apples. Overall: A very nice whisky, not too sweet, but an easy drinker. Definitely recommended!

paul_faz Member Senior 25 05 aug 2021 8:15 am

I have rated this 25 as that is probably the percentage of actual Japanese whisky this contains, and that is being generous.

Quercus Expert Senior 78 17 sep 2021 11:27 pm

Vanilla in the nose overpowers the gentle notes of glue. Slight alcohol sting. Medium-long finish.

нос 81 · вкус 74 · финиш 79

Jabarkas Expert Junior 60 29 jul 2022 12:21 pm

Very sweet, very strange dram. I was hoping for much more. It tastes more like a rum. And not a great one.

Xaver Connoisseur — 09 jan 2023 11:58 am

Notes from an online blind tasting...

Tobs1991 Expert Senior 86 29 mar 2023 8:40 am

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Xstream Expert Senior 81 06 sep 2024 11:16 pm

Bit sharp, gluey and bitter, but with some water It really opens up. Lot of orange peel, woody, bit of subdued glue (typical with Japanese whisky) with a spicy peppery bitter dry finish. Bottle looks cool, but poors very poorly when still full. Bit expensive for the quality.

RamiW Expert Senior 83 18 nov 2024 11:34 pm

I can’t say too much about this. It’s enjoyable, for sure. Somewhat forgettable too. I would say, it’s a very good dram without too much of a character. The (only) local pub next to my office only sells this, Talisker 10 and Glenfiddich 12, so when wanting some variation I regularly have this one. It serves its purpose well, it’s decent dram to have in a setting like that. I don’t need a bottle at home though.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Yellow fruit, European oak kind of spices, vanilla, grains.
Вкус	84	Cereal, honey, nectarines, vanilla, banana, light grassy notes.
Финиш	82	Short, grainy with a bit of fruits.

Punkindrublic Member Senior 84 12 jul 2025 1:50 am

One of the few Japanese whiskies that wasn't too affected by the price hike (maybe because the rule change) It is a blend of malt and grain with an excellent abv (50+) Plus is that it comes in a 50cl bottle. That's enough.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	Stone fruit, oak spice, flint, floral orange blossom.
Вкус	85	Sweet peaches, Darjeeling tea and some char. Not harsh for the abv.
Финиш	83	Medium, dry oak spice, lingering sweetness.

kawhi Expert Senior 84 29 jul 2025 10:01 am

It feels quite good for the price. It's great for highballs and also drinkable as a nitro.

нос 82 · вкус 86 · финиш 83

Armin Fuchs Expert Senior 82 05 jun 2014 11:10 pm

What a nice surprise this Blend is!Very round and rich flavored for that price!

irrerelevant Expert Senior 86 05 feb 2015 1:32 pm

aromatic, light, perfumed nose with caramel, vanilla and oak, fruit at most in echoes (pear?), behind malt, grain or hay, the alcohol is perfectly integrated, very soft and clean distilled, here stings and burns nothing, after some time Coffee and a hint of smoke, in the mouth very sweet with strong, but pleasant oak spiciness, dark caramel and licorice, dark, many "roasted aromas", reminiscent of bourbon

Segens Connoisseur 85 27 dec 2015 5:08 pm

A perfect daily dram as for only 30€ for 0,5l you cannot make anything wrong. Nevertheless you realize that the whisky is quite young with several smaller problems where some years of maturation would have helped.

Sandman Connoisseur 83 03 jan 2016 11:45 am

My notes from 7-3-2014

peatbogger Specialist 90 21 jan 2016 11:11 pm

This is an incredibly nice dram! Very pleasant on the nose, so rounded I prefer to have it straight. So much going on both in taste and smell, but it's all in ballance to one another. The bottle is really too small, coz you won't just have one glass. In the whisky world this IS value for money.

Marko_I Connoisseur — 19 may 2016 11:23 pm

Great and for 32 € / 0.7 a buy recommendation. Strong and intense in the taste, neat spicy, possible youth does not have a negative effect, everything fits.

jankes Expert Senior 85 27 nov 2016 7:10 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Lorion Connoisseur 83 18 oct 2017 11:30 am

Really good. Multi-layered and intense. What more do you want.

theograph Expert Senior 86 18 feb 2018 10:53 am

Like a Guglhupf with a dash of rum ...

thugut71 Member Senior 83 18 mar 2018 2:27 pm

нос 81 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

stefsel111 Connoisseur 86 27 sep 2018 11:47 pm

Captain.Islay Expert Senior 84 12 may 2019 10:15 pm

Sweet and tart Japanese, alcohol well integrated, pleasant and soft despite higher percentages, not too complicated, top for the price

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	Vanilla, glucose, slightly floral, some leather, lemon, grapefruit
Вкус	84	Soft, creamy, vanilla, caramel, candy
Финиш	82	Short-medium length, honey, orange peel

gustundag Expert Junior 82 21 jan 2020 6:50 pm

Ricedorff Member Senior 80 15 nov 2020 12:58 pm

Medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak.

hafssol Expert Junior 90 06 mar 2021 11:44 am

Much predictably, my first Japanese whisky, and not disappointing at all. Yes, it's actually something quite different, yet very enjoyable. Despite its alcohol abv, the result is soft and balanced, even sweet with a distinctive crispy taste. Not very complex, but surprisingly easy to drink, as its plain, silky mouthfeel each time leaves you yearning for more.

gaboruso Connoisseur 85 09 apr 2021 5:11 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

TobiasBastias Newbie 83 20 oct 2021 6:43 pm

cycloman Expert Senior 85 19 oct 2022 11:28 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

DrOmega Expert Senior 75 04 jan 2024 9:00 pm

An intense and sufficiently interesting whiskey considering its price, perhaps not a bit too much ABV for its rather subtle character in terms of aroma.

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 87 07 apr 2025 10:29 pm

(Blind tasting) Light amber color. Oily structure. It did surprisingly well in the blind tasting :)

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Orchard fruit. Red apples. Dried apples. A hint of ash. A touch of minerality. Caramel, toffee, honey. Yellow apples, a little rotten. Opens up more with time. Tropical fruit. Peaches. Apricots. Oranges.
Вкус	88	Caramel. Honey. There's a bit of dirt. A slight metallicity. A minimal trace of ash. A heavily burnt barrel. A touch of charcoal. Spices. White pepper. Dark chocolate. Espresso. There's a bit of earthiness. Even something like a bit of peat, but in the Highland version. A slight oiliness.
Финиш	87	Quite a bit of ash. Light dirt. Metallic. Spices. Black pepper, white pepper. A touch of ginger. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Fairly long finish.

FineSpirits_butler1 Expert Senior 82 08 jun 2014 1:19 am

The start of the journey into Japanese whiskies ... There is a certain simplicity which is intensely impressive. Quality for price!

нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

Sonett Connoisseur 85 07 dec 2014 10:54 am

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 82

mortimer Member Senior 87 25 jan 2015 10:21 pm

Nose: Bourbon barrels were mainly used. Also smells almost like a bourbon. Burnt corn, cardboard, sweet caramel, nougat and an alcoholic note. Taste: Also on the tongue very "bourbonny", but in the sense of "bonny bourbon". In addition to the well-known chocolate notes and maple syrup, smoke is added and the alcohol content is clearly noticeable. In the consistency heavy and oily. Finish: Somewhat rough, burns a bit. Comment: You could almost mistake it for a good bourbon, just without the glue notes. The nose is the best part. Overall, a very robust, rich and entertaining whiskey with an excellent PLV ... and the bottle (little thick Nikka) is also very cuddly. 87 p

pilgrim77 Expert Senior 84 16 mar 2015 8:57 pm

Oaky, nutty nose, with lashings of fresh, sweet vanilla. A drop of water brought forth more fruity (particularly ripe apple) and spicy notes, as well as a faint whiff of something smoky. Like a scotch/bourbon hybrid (actually this reminds me lot of the North British 17yo grain I've recently opened [Signatory bottling]). Slightly more mono dimensional on the palate, with sweet vanilla and woody oak the predominant tastes. Medium-length, sweet finish. Very nice dram that has its own distinct style. Excellent value for money, especially at such a high strength!

Ivynor Expert Senior 83 22 mar 2015 6:21 pm

40% malt, 60% grain (including corn), about 10-12 years for the first batches, bourbon casks and sherry.

Ciro Connoisseur 90 26 apr 2015 5:44 pm

нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

d1scostu Connoisseur 84 06 nov 2015 8:31 pm

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Mister Svensson Newbie — 15 feb 2016 12:53 am

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

martinni Expert Senior 83 11 apr 2016 10:05 pm

нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 84 05 may 2016 9:16 pm

Well balanced NAS whisky. Brilliant price-performance-ratio!

baldandbeardy Expert Junior 85 17 feb 2017 2:12 pm

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

LiquidThoughts Connoisseur 85 05 oct 2017 9:41 pm

You definitely have to give him 2.3 starts, the first 1.2 tries he will be a much too sharp and alcoholic, but he wins more each time and then you begin to decode its quality at the ridiculous price!

Emperor69 Expert Junior 85 23 mar 2020 5:04 pm

Color: dark gold. Body: dense, oily. Nose: Slightly pinched, not very intense, but gradually opening up with many colors. Slightly alcoholic (cask strength makes itself felt). Bourbon aging is recognized due to the tangible proportion of acetone, lacquer, oil nuances in the aroma. Honey notes, orange peel, lemongrass, many nutty hints of hazelnuts and spicy hints of fresh hot peppers (such as cayenne or chili) and cloves, sweet aromas of dried fruits (dried apricots and prunes), plum and cherry jam and fresh mango, toffee, milk chocolate stand out clearly , marzipan and hints of coffee, animal leather and peaty oak notes. Taste: assertive and burning, intensely tingling in the mouth. Lemon sourness and honey sweetness are rather quickly washed off by a powerful pepper wave with a slight presence of peat and oak nuances. The taste continues its development towards vanilla, peach, dried apricots, red apples, shadberry, coffee and milk chocolate. Finish: medium length, warming but uninteresting, without much development. Dried fruits and vanilla.

Jordanite Expert Junior 86 27 jun 2020 9:57 pm

Normally a 500ml bottle feels like a bit of a con, but Nikka from the Barrel is both well priced (especially for a Japanese whisky!) and styled with inimitable Japanese minimalism. Yes it is a blend, but to dismiss this as 'just a blend' reeks of elitism. The nose presents milk tea, gentle florals, orchard fruits, ginger and (of course) vanilla. The palate is greeted with a nice fruity arrival, mainly apples and pears, after which an array of spices fill the mouth: vanilla, pickled ginger, cinnamon and clove. The 51.4% does some work here providing a full mouth feel but no alcohol burn. The finish is warming, respectably long with an enjoyable citrus spike. Nikka from the Barrel is enjoyable but besides the packaging I'm not sure I can detect a clear "Japanese-ness" about it. Update 2021: Due to the very welcome changes to Japanese whisky regulations, it is now very understandable why this whisky was so nice. Its secret sauce was Ben Nevis.

Ricedorff Member Senior 80 15 nov 2020 12:58 pm

Medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak.

ChrisE Expert Senior 88 25 feb 2021 10:31 pm

Beautiful whisky with an excellent price-performance ratio.

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

SingleMaltRussell Expert Senior 90 23 aug 2021 12:13 am

Apart from peat, it frankly does everything I want in a whisky. There is so much going on while still managing to deliver a coherent narrative of flavours, textures and tones. It's impressive and I find it deeply satisfying. Somehow Nikka From The Barrel has remained delicious, accessible and reasonably priced (where I am) for a decade. In my experience so far, this has never been anything but a pleasure to drink.

Hsh Expert Senior 80 18 mar 2022 8:40 am

Nika Fromder Barrel 4.0 Incense Coffee Ground, Toffee Taste like cinnamon + caramel pickled apples I liked the condensed sweet and fruity flavor, and when I drank the other two halves, I emptied them all first. It was quite fun, and it was easy and delicious to eat.

нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 78

SAND Expert Senior 86 23 aug 2022 11:45 pm

NOSE: Orchard fruits and sweet barley; green apples, green grapes, oranges, kumquats, orange liqeur, some malt and barley as well. Summer forest honey, buttery oak. Quite pleasant. (88p) TASTE: The arrival is a little oaky and spicy but still rounded and sweet. This continues onto the mid palate. Plus orange liqeur and hints of marzipan. (86p) FINISH: The orange liqeur dies, tannins and some crushed black pepper quickly appears. Relatively short and a bit bitter. (83-84p) OVERALL: A lovely blended whisky. I imagine that I can taste the Ben Nevis component in the green fruits and citrus components. The finish was unimpressive. Total score 86 points.

Archer Connoisseur 84 29 dec 2022 11:03 pm

-Blind tasting- Typing something here is not easy. The furniture polish note and the grainy aroma on the nose made me think of a grain. Despite the intermittent sharpness it exhibits on the tongue, I think it could be around 43%. A blend? (After the resolution: I probably had a few cask strength whiskey too many lately. Rarely was it so wrong with the alcohol strength)

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	84	An extremely spicy nose, like a spice cabinet that has just been opened, thyme, tarragon, marjoram and cloves push forward. Underneath, milk chocolate and nougat emerge, a grainy note, furniture polish.
Вкус	84	Initially mild in attack, it quickly increases, bringing a certain pepper and paprika spiciness to the tongue, only to become a little tamer again shortly afterwards. Milk chocolate, vanilla pudding, much less differentiated spices than on the nose.
Финиш	83	Medium length, slightly dry, recurring pepper and paprika spice, cereal notes, caramelized popcorn, malt.

NegrilloMalt Member Senior 79 02 jan 2023 11:22 am

My review about the Nikka from the Barrel: It is a blend of Japanese malt whisky from Yoichi distillery and grain whisky from Miyagikyo distillery. Probably one of them has been matured in a sherry butt and the other in a ex-bourbon cask, after that they are married in a refill hogshead. Price 55 euros (the price is between 40 and 55) Tasted on 31/12/2022 My first conclusion on this whiskys is that it is not a real whisky, because it needs a bit of water to tune down its alcoholic taste. After introduce some drops of water:

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	78	I will say that combines an intense smoky with some sweet notes aftertaste. It is spicy too. It is like a foggy day, but behind all that clouds it is hiding a sweet hope. The sweet hope is integrated by oranges, green apples, green grapes and so on.
Вкус	80	The taste has some different flavours: oak, sherry, more spicy and predominantly sweet. It appear a image to my mind, the fog has lifted and now we can see a garden with the oranges, green apples, green grapes, some trees with oak, sherry and so on.
Финиш	78	It is a long finish (it has been for a while), in the finish it disappear the sweet part of the whisky (not at all), it is predominatly spicy. In the last part of this story we discover that we can find at the end of the garden a black pepper plantation.

LaphroaigRules Expert Senior 83 30 mar 2025 2:59 pm

нос 76 · вкус 88 · финиш 84

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 84 10 may 2025 6:20 pm

Nutty, sweet, coffee, leather polish, vanilla, gentle peat. Enjoyable drinkable malt.

fun taster Expert Senior 82 29 mar 2026 2:01 pm

Day_Charles Newbie 83 05 sep 2026 6:14 am

N: Red apple, vanilla, split pine, earthy peat morphs into fudge, spirity P: Nose carries over largely, with a dallop of frosting sweetness and some leather, along with a fair amount of mouth-numbing spiciness F: There's a simple-syrup sweetness and barrel spice that carry on, dragon fruit It's good for a blend but isn't crazy complex.

Ivynor Expert Senior 83 24 feb 2014 10:50 pm

A nice Japanese but the alcohol is poorly integrated.

Taita Expert Junior 84 07 aug 2014 10:54 pm

Guntis Expert Junior 84 07 dec 2014 7:16 pm

нос 88 · вкус 83 · финиш 81

The Macallan Connoisseur 75 15 mar 2015 6:07 pm

Not bad this Japanese whisky, but must admid I have tasted some better ones.

Fight65 Connoisseur 85 11 may 2015 11:43 pm

Amazingly fine whiskey for its price range !! Great Nutty notes. Only the bottle annoying - bottleneck way too short - there is always something wrong (nerve)

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Archer Connoisseur 84 29 jun 2015 11:09 am

нос 80 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

tbw Member Senior 82 02 nov 2015 11:42 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 77

tymiek Expert Junior 80 27 mar 2016 11:24 am

нос 82 · вкус 78 · финиш 78

Mr.Edradour Connoisseur 84 05 may 2016 9:15 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 83

SAND Expert Senior 86 25 feb 2017 10:13 pm

Tasted 12.05.2016 Nose: Honey, vanilla, bourbon. Taste: Undiluted: vanilla, wood spice, cinnamon, honey. With a few teaspoons of water: Honey, wood spice, some vanilla.

DrinkingWhisky Expert Senior 86 19 mar 2017 10:55 pm

Bit too much of an alcohol punch for me (I had a bit of a sore throat when tasting this). But without a doubt a bang-for-your-buck whisky. Combines well with dark chocolate. Tasted on 13/11/2016 in a Japanese line-up (WB ID's 70236, 5443, 9252, 38412, 6016, 71248 and 20342, in that order).

domani Connoisseur 75 27 may 2017 10:07 pm

A pleasant whiskey for almost every occasion. The alcohol is very well integrated - 24.05.2017

Mascht Expert Senior 85 10 feb 2018 12:28 pm

a Japanese in strength with excellent PLV

Ricedorff Member Senior 80 15 nov 2020 12:58 pm

Medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak.

noelc Member Senior 86 01 jan 2021 2:37 am

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 88

Chesterfield Expert Senior 86 23 feb 2021 11:15 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85

Don Cassi Expert Senior 77 08 jul 2021 2:49 pm

Light, fruity-floral whiskey with plum, mandarin and peach. The high alcohol content is well integrated to drink it neat, but with a little water it opens up a bit, becomes more oily and releases additional notes of vanilla. Length: 3/10 Beautiful summer whiskey that tastes good even at high temperatures and does not overwhelm anyone. Grade: 2

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 87 24 jul 2021 1:23 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	83	Pretty full and volatile. Enjoyable. Lots of fruit. There is also some creaminess, caramel. There is some maltiness and spices. Then some fresh green fruit.
Вкус	83	Pretty sweet. Feel a little graininess. Lightly malt. A bit of caramel sweetness. A trace of smoke. Spices. White pepper. It's not too harsh for the power.
Финиш	82	A slight warm-up at the beginning. A trace of smoke. Grain. Malt. Creamy. Caramel and vanilla. A little seasoning at the beginning, white pepper. Medium-length finish.

Boletus Connoisseur — 30 dec 2022 11:53 am

Once again great blending art from the land of the setting sun. Rarely have I experienced such an intense blend and not necessarily because of the high alcohol strength. A whiskey like a sumo wrestler with a penchant for caramel sweets.

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WB 83.2 стандартный WB-рейтинг; собрано 2578 наблюдений (1542 с экспертными ролями)

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Избранное	Бутылка	Цена	WB рейтинг	Регион / дистиллерия	Скидка	WA медиана	vs WA	Fair€	vs fair	Маркет WB	vs маркет	Наличие	Тип / объём	Магазин	WB связь
	Nikka Whisky from the Barrel 51.4% ABV Bourbon + Sherry + Refill Hogshead Whiskybase 70 cl	42.90 €	WB 83.2 2572 оц. собр. 2578/2578	—Nikka	—	—	—	59.00 €	+27.3%	35.90 €	-19.5%	в наличии склад: 1	—70 cl	Whisky-Maniac	WB #20342 не подтверждено (не exact)