Released in 1985, Nikka From the Barrel is a blended whisky, and it is big-boned and bursting with character and not averse to a drop of water, either. The development of this expression started to deliver full flavors and richness of whisky like "from the barrel," that only blenders can sniff and taste. The complex formula is created by blending more than 100 different malt and grain whiskies. From The Barrel is an extremely complex blended whisky bottled at 51.4% ABV. In order to deliver its richness and full flavors, the blended liquid goes into used barrels for another few months for “marriage” before it is bottled.
Nose: Spicy and peppery, but there's a richness behind it, with spicy oak and soft orange fruitiness, and soft vanilla notes from the bourbon cask.
Palate: Grainy sweetness and candied orange peel, quite rich, accompanied by rich cinnamon and clove.
Finish: Great balance, this really needs a little water to allow the flavours to unfurl.
51.4% ABV