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Nikka - The Grain

by Nikka
Original price $173.99 - Original price $173.99
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Nikka's Discovery Series closes with The Grain, a blend of seven grain whiskies drawn from four distilleries, anchored by vintage Coffey Grain from Miyagikyo alongside Coffey Malt made from 100% malted barley. Bottled at 48% ABV for extra backbone, it opens with marshmallow, caramel, and oak, then unfolds into light fruit, vanilla, and cinnamon with a whisper of menthol on the finish. A contemplative pour for slow evenings, neat or with a single large cube.
Tasting notes

Nose : Fresh, complex. At first sniff, beeswax harmoniously intertwines with aromatic herbs (verbena, chamomile) and fresh fruits (pineapple, mirabelle). Then, the nose opens up to a more heady, finely toasted, and cereal-rich vanilla register.

Palate : Rich and elegant. Creamy (almond and coconut milk) and vanilla, the palate’s initial attack also displays a lot of dynamism. Lean, the mid-palate is finely licorice-flavored. The finish, on the other hand, is gently spiced (cinnamon, ginger).

Finish : Balanced, smooth. Intimately connected to the palate, the start of the finish also returns with the cereal and aromatic herb notes from the initial nose. The aftertaste oscillates between flavors of mint, acacia honey, and heady flowers (broom, mimosa).

Brand
Nikka
Size
750ml
ABV
48.00
Country
Japan
Kosher
Unknown

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Distillery Experience

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Still Type

  • Coffey still

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What people across the internet are saying
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4/5 AI Rating

Reviewers on Whisky & Wisdom and Drinkhacker call Nikka The Grain (Discovery 2023) unexpected and curious — toasty, nutty, umami nose with plum, nougat and bourbon-like char. Critics call it the most unusual Japanese whisky of the year. Polarizing but respected experimental release.

*This is an AI-generated summary based on publicly available reviews and discussions.