Nikka Whisky Distilling Company

Taketsuru 17 Year Pure Malt Whiskey

9.353 ratings
9.312 pro ratings
Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan
Top Notes For
Rob B
8.8

Slightly peaty & smoky. First time in Japan, first time tasting a Japanese whisky.

Slightly peaty & smoky. First time in Japan, first time tasting a Japanese whisky.

Mar 13th, 2018
Antonio Gianola

Most perfect age for Japanese Whiskey

Most perfect age for Japanese Whiskey

Aug 1st, 2016
Ryan Stewart

Light, golden color. Full of creamed honey, citrus fruits, candied apples, and very subtle peat. Grassy finish. Elegant, with plenty of complexity.

Light, golden color. Full of creamed honey, citrus fruits, candied apples, and very subtle peat. Grassy finish. Elegant, with plenty of complexity.

Apr 21st, 2016
Daniel Khasidy @dankay

love

Jan 3rd, 2015
Ryan Mullins

Like top notch calvados and Spingbank 15yr had a baby

Like top notch calvados and Spingbank 15yr had a baby

Jan 15th, 2014
Ichiro Kawachi

Distinct sour green plum nose. Is it sherry butt.

Distinct sour green plum nose. Is it sherry butt.

Mar 11th, 2017
Bassel Sommelier

Let your tastebuds embrace your soul and zone out

Let your tastebuds embrace your soul and zone out

Nov 20th, 2016
Chris

Smooth with sherry and fruit, the Auld Alliance is a way better place to hang out in than Baja Fresh

Smooth with sherry and fruit, the Auld Alliance is a way better place to hang out in than Baja Fresh

May 23rd, 2016
Drew Fitchette

Found this gem at Grapes and Soda in Vancouver

Found this gem at Grapes and Soda in Vancouver

Apr 21st, 2016
Troy Givens

This is a fantastic Japanese Whiskey. Nice mouth feel and a depth of flavor that keeps going.

This is a fantastic Japanese Whiskey. Nice mouth feel and a depth of flavor that keeps going.

Jan 31st, 2016