The Nikka Nine Decades 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Japanese Whisky

The Nikka Nine Decades 90th Anniversary Limited Edition is an extraordinary, highly limited blended whisky created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Nikka Whisky, founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934. This masterful blend is a liquid tapestry of the company's history, comprising whiskies distilled across nine consecutive decades—from the 1940s (featuring Yoichi malt distilled in 1945) through the 2020s. The blend seamlessly integrates over 50 batches of whisky from six distilleries, including Yoichi, Miyagikyo, Scottish malt from Ben Nevis, and rare grain whiskies from the closed Nishinomiya, Moji, and Satsuma distilleries, delivering unparalleled depth, history, and complexity.

Food Pairing: Seared Wagyu beef, smoked duck breast, roasted figs, dark chocolate truffles, or mature aged Gouda.

Tasting Notes : Deep amber to dark mahogany in appearance with a rich, viscous, and luxurious mouthfeel.

Nose : Intensely complex and nostalgic, featuring layers of antique furniture polish, rich apple pie, raisins, dark chocolate, sweet cinnamon, and a gentle wisp of elegant, old peat smoke.

Palate : Rich, mellow, and deeply layered, showcasing sweet maple syrup, dark roasted coffee, dried figs, roasted nuts, and a harmonious balance of gentle oak spice, dark berry tartness, and subtle earthy peat.

Finish : Exceptionally long, warming, and refined, with lingering notes of dark cocoa, sweet antique oak, and soft, mellow campfire smoke.

Serve : Serve neat in a Glencairn glass or snifter, allowing it ample time to rest and breathe in the glass to fully reveal its complex historical nuances.