Thank you for your continued patronage of Azabujuban BAR Shinkai aka Hidden Lounge.
Today, we are pleased to announce the arrival of “Taketsuru Pure Malt New Label,” a new limited release from Nikka Whisky. Annual sales of 22,000 cases.
New Taketsuru Pure Malt with a higher percentage of Yoichi malt whisky
The percentage of Yoichi malt used has been increased from the former Taketsuru Pure Malt, and a lingering aroma and richness have been added to the renewed product. The label has been changed from black to beige.
The key malts are Yoichi malt aged in sherry casks, Miyagikyo malt, and Miyagikyo malt aged in remade casks.
Tasting Notes
Flavor | Fresh, sweet and sour fruit aroma like apple and apricot, sweet and soft oaky aroma reminiscent of toast and vanilla. |
Taste | Fruity taste like banana and navel orange, light but with a solid malt thickness and peat richness. |
Aftertaste | A sweet, bittersweet, bitter chocolate finish lingers pleasantly with mild oak and peat aromas. |
Product Information
Alcohol content | 43% |
Liquor categories | Pure Malt Whisky |
Cask type | Sherry casks and others |
Volume and quantity | 700ml |
No. of products sold | Annual sales volume limited to 22,000 cases (700ml x 12 bottles) |
Date of release | March 31, 2020 |
BAR Shinkai Offer price | <45ml: 1,760 yen, 30ml: 1,180 yen, 15ml: 590 yen> |
BAR Shinkai offers this service at all of its Toranomon and Daimon branches, as well as the Azabujuban branch. If you are interested, please give it a try.
For more information on “Taketsuru Pure Malt New Label,” please see this article.
Taketsuru Pure Malt New Label – feature (jpwhisky.net)]For a full list of BARShinkai’s whisky menu, click here.