Nikka Black Special 42% 72cl Thompson Bros

Nikka Black Special 42% 72cl Thompson BrosBlack Nikka Special Whisky Japan 42% Vol A Japanese Blended Whisky made originally back in 1965 as a whisky for the modern age in the fast growing and changing Japan. Nose: Sweet with a creamy aroma of vanilla and soft toffee, with honey coated nuts, mild dry spice, some milk chocolate. Taste: The palate is a great contrast top the nose, with a more spiced and drying tone from the start, with spices and dark cocoa nibs, some almond bitters, dried

Matured in ex-Bourbon barrels

some tropical fruits and cinnamon iced buns

A fantastic rare vintage from Glenfarclas

oiliness that dries in the mouth

the smoke lingering nicely throughout

elegant and smooth from the first sip to the balanced finish

Just when you think it’s all over the finish leaps forward with some old school classic notes of tobacco leaf and warm leather

damson and plumb jam notes

Port Askaig is a hugely popular line of independent bottlings

Palate: Barley sweetness

middle and finish of this batch of Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength

Fruity and spicy with more sweet smoke add to a balanced lingering finish on the plate