Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky

Step into the golden age of Japanese whisky blending with the Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky. Created by Nikka Whisky and named in honour of Masataka Taketsuru—the founding father of Japanese whisky—this multi-award-winning blended malt expression is a masterclass in balance, elegance, and extreme age maturity. Crafted for high-net-worth whisky collectors and Japanese whisky purists, Taketsuru 21 Year Old represents one of the most decorated and sought-after bottles in world whisky history.

This exceptional pure malt is a harmonized union of single malts aged for a minimum of 21 years, sourced directly from Nikka’s two legendary distilleries: the coastal, peat-fired Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido and the lush, mountain-surrounded Miyagikyo Distillery in Sendai. Maturation takes place in a sophisticated mix of sherry casks, ex-bourbon barrels, and re-fill oak casks, allowing two decades of slow wood extraction under Japan's distinct seasonal swings. Bottled at 43% ABV with its natural deep amber hue intact, Taketsuru 21YO balances Miyagikyo’s signature silkiness, floral honey, and ripe orchard fruits with Yoichi’s subtle coastal peat smoke, dark cocoa, and rich wood tannins.

Yoichi & Miyagikyo Synergy & World Whisky Heritage

The Apex of Masataka Taketsuru's Legacy: By marrying 21-year-old single malts from coal-fired Yoichi stills and indirect steam-heated Miyagikyo stills, Nikka achieves an unmatched multidimensional depth. Crowned multiple times as "World's Best Blended Malt" at the World Whiskies Awards, this discontinued age-statement bottle stands as a crown jewel for luxury home bars and spirits displays.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma / Nose: Elegant, complex, and intoxicating. Rich sherry fruitiness, dark chocolate, and polished oak lead the bouquet, followed by dried figs, marzipan, espresso, and a delicate wisp of distant peat smoke.
• Palate / Flavour: Silky, velvety, and mouth-coating. Intricate layers of dark caramel, poached pears, candied orange peel, and black tea merge seamlessly with gentle oak spices, clove, and subtle tobacco leaf.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warming, and refined. It concludes with enduring notes of dried fruit compote, bitter dark cocoa, sweet vanillin, and a lingering trace of maritime peat.

Sip Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky neat to fully appreciate its two decades of blended malt harmony.