WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS (WWA) 2023
“Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt” has won the World's Best Blended Malt Whisky Award, which is considered the world's top award.
Taketsuru Pure Malt Awarded “World’s Best Blended Malt Whisky” at World Whiskies Award 2023. This is the 10th Award for the Taketsuru Brand.
At the international whisky competition, the World Whiskies Awards 2023, Nikka’s “Taketsuru Pure Malt” was recognized and won the “World’s Best Blended Malt Whisky” award. This is the first time that the “Taketsuru Pure Malt” has received the world’s top award.
Previous top awards include “Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 Years Old” in 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2018; “Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Years Old” in 2007, 2010, and 2011; and “Taketsuru Pure Malt 25 Years Old” in 2019. This marks the tenth time that the Taketsuru brand has received a prestigious title.
World Whiskies Awards (WWA)
An international whisky competition held since 2007 by "Whisky Magazine" in the UK. Judging is conducted strictly through blind tasting by whisky critics and bartenders from various countries. Whiskies entered from around the world undergo rigorous judging before final assessment in London, the Best Category Award is given from each category such as "Blended Malt Whisky (Pure Malt) Category," "Single Malt Whisky Category," and "Blended Whisky Category."
Taketsuru
Pure Malt
A pure malt whisky that combines high-quality malts from Nikka with a balanced harmony of fragrances and flavors, making it richly aromatic and easy to drink. A harmonious blend of sweet and delicate aromas reminiscent of fruit. Rich body with the fullness of malt. A characteristic finish that is both sweet and slightly bitter, accompanied by a gentle woodiness or peatiness.
- Capacity
- 700ml/750ml(USA)
- Alcohol Content
- 43%
- Aroma
- Fresh and fruity notes reminiscent of apples and apricots, combined with the soft sweetness of toasted oak or vanilla.
- Taste
- Fruit flavors such as banana and navel orange, with a light yet solid malt thickness and peat depth.
- Finish
- A sweet and slightly bitter finish, like dark chocolate, accompanied by gentle woodiness or peatiness, which lingers comfortably.
