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Отзывы описывают Nikka Coffey Malt как мягкий, сливочно-сладкий и фруктовый виски с ванилью, мёдом, бананом и карамелью, но мнения расходятся: часть считает его простым, слишком сладким или лёгким, с коротким и горьковатым финишем.
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В большинстве отзывов профиль описывается как сладкий, сливочный и фруктовый: тоффи, ваниль, мёд, карамель, цитрус, груша, яблоко, банан, сухофрукты, шоколад, кофе и орехи, часто с маслянистой текстурой и мягкой пряностью. Неоднократно отмечаются мягкость, лёгкость и сливочность; часть дегустаторов хвалит насыщенность, «обманчиво зрелый» характер, баланс сладости с дубовой сухостью и длинный финиш, а при слепой дегустации виски принимали за зерновой, бурбон или ирландский. В аромате иногда упоминаются ноты клея, лака или ацетона, что связывают с молодым возрастом.
Однако мнения противоречивы. Часть отзывов указывает на невысокую сложность, тонкое тело, короткий или средний финиш, доминирующую резкую дубовую и пряную горечь, горьковатый и даже солёный финиш, а также ноты пластика и химии. Некоторые считают виски слишком сладким или слишком лёгким, банановый характер мешает, а солод и коффи-стилл, по мнению отдельных дегустаторов, плохо сочетаются; были и заметно отрицательные отзывы о недостатке вкуса. Нередко критикуется цена как завышенная по сравнению с шотландскими висками с указанием возраста; отдельно упоминается, что серия снята с производства в 2019 году. Также отмечается, что аэрация улучшает впечатление.
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A nice japanese whisky
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
This isn't bad at all, actually quite interesting..
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| Нос | 83 | Citrus, dried apricots, ripe apples, cinnamon, oak - uncomplicated, but quite voluminous and pleasant. |
| Вкус | 84 | Hints of green apples from the garden, fruit compote, later citrus and cinnamon appear. The body is quite thin but juicy. |
| Финиш | 84 | In the aftertaste, a bit of dried fruit, the onset of oak, vanilla and persistent citrus acidity, spiciness - gradually drying out |
A really malt. Probably my favourite Japanese malt. Lovely creamy toffee, sweet notes with orange, chocolate and vanilla.will replace sample with a bottle.
In a blind tasting I would guess a single grain... thus, not my favorite profile
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| Нос | 84 | Honey, hay, cereals, little grainy, cigar tobacco, spices, herbs, liquorice, vanilla, dark berries, dark chocolate, cocoa, hint of yellow fruits, whiff of smoke |
| Вкус | 83 | Oily, spices, herbs, honey, cigar tobacco, good sweetness, pepper, liquorice, vanilla, nuts, hay, cereals, little astringent, cocoa, grains |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium long, warm, vanilla, spices, herbs, grains, tobacco, woody, pepper, honey |
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Pure butterscotch. The most butterscotch-y whisky I have ever tasted. Really pleasant and delicious. There are some petrol/acetone elements on the nose, probably due to the young age--would love to see this in a 12yo or 15yo form. Still, quite tasty and fun, and worth picking up if you can find a bottle under $60 or so.
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| Нос | — | flowery/"bourbony", honey, |
| Вкус | — | stingy on the tounge at first but disappear fast, sweet, honey, |
| Финиш | — | butterish |
simple, well done !!
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| Нос | — | vanilla, spices, pear, taste of ether, glue varnish. |
| Вкус | — | heat, spices, alcohol, (it heats up!), return of the pear |
| Финиш | — | medium, vanilla, green fruits, almonds, with a return of rum |
Cake, cream, toffee, apples, lemon zest, orange, a little bit spirit, cologne water notes on nose. Chocolate, coffee, green apples, spices, vanilla, orange and spirit notes on palate. Chocolate, spices, lemon zest, vanilla and orange on middle finish.
Fruity nose with a wide range of different influences. Taste is full; mix of sweet and bitter tones, hint of spice. Long finish and great complexity. Lovely! Price vs. quality -> a great whisky!!
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| Нос | 80 | Pear, bit floral and very fruity, hint of coconut and something surprisingly sugary too (like candy -> Skittles?). During a second sniff I have more fruit and also fresh cut grass plus a hint of aceton. |
| Вкус | 82 | Bitter entry with a hint of various citrus fruits. Something stoney at the back of the mouth + a hint of spice. Nicely balanced. There is something sweet too: a speck of vanilla, and syrup (syrup de Liège made of caramelised apples). Unexpected surprise: Maybe a hint of cigar(smoke) at the end? |
| Финиш | 82 | Dry aftertaste with a combo of soldier-cookies (or sandcoockies), old butter, somewhat creamy mouth feeling, and a little bitternes. I have some specific walnut taste too in the finish. Dies out slowly. Beautiful.For me there are hints of young wood too, combined with a tiny bit of beeswax polish and cinnamon. Finish is longer than expected and perfectly dies out. Love it! |
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| Нос | — | A sweet nose with toffee and fruit. Lots of pear and citrus fruits with vanilla. Almost bourbon like. With water - sweeter topped with vanilla ice cream |
| Вкус | — | Rich, heavy fruit and nut. Strong overtones of orange and lemon with golden syrup. Quite creamy and buttery. With water - much creamier. |
| Финиш | — | Medium/long, a lingering honey note with wood spice and a sprinkle of salt. The fruit is still present with a touch of oakiness and hazelnut. With water - medium, wood spice lingers |
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Tried side by side with the Nikka Coffey Grain, this one jumped out head and shoulders. Like drinking a dried fruit dessert.
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| Нос | 87 | Pear, banana, vanilla, caramel, bubblegum, chocolate. Overall quite a sweet nose but I love it, I keep coming back just to smell it |
| Вкус | 85 | Again sweet but not one dimensional in any way. Dried fruits, pastry with whipped cream, some oak and spices, cinnamon? |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium and warm, some spice and wood, pear again, ends on a licorice note |
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
A smooth whisky that's not overly complex, but very well balanced and interesting. If it were a wine it would be an 'easy rider'. Although it stands very well on its own, it could be the base of the best Old Fashioned you'll ever have.
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| Нос | 83 | Smooth. Candied tangerine peels, vanilla. After a few sniffs a bit of acetone, but not offensive. |
| Вкус | 85 | As smooth as the nose suggests. Vanilla, mandarin, and marzipan (or sugary almonds). Not overly complex, but still interesting. |
| Финиш | 82 | short to medium. Spices (cloves?), tangerine again, mouth watering. |
Malted barley was distilled in a Coffey still... I found that very interesting and was excited about this bottling. In a blind tasting I would have had a hard time classifying it and, funnily enough, I guessed it was a grain. It seems very soft and creamy. Apart from the distinctive fruit notes, it reminded me a lot of a Baileys at room temperature, with a dash of an old 60s blend and a current single grain. It's good to drink neat, but I could also imagine this thing being good for mixing.
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| Нос | 81 | Fruity and sour at first glance. Also quite unusual, which I like, although in this case it doesn't really flatter my nose. Lemon curd, mushy kiwi, pineapple, a little glue, sliced almonds, rum raisins, balsamic cream, vanilla, oranges, fine oak. |
| Вкус | 82 | Sweet and sour and surprisingly creamy in the mouth. It also has something that reminds me of historical blends from the 60s. Baileys, vanilla, spicy honey, pineapple, rum pot, carpet glue, kiwi, hazelnut cream, delicate oak. |
| Финиш | 82 | Short finish. Vanilla, powdered sugar, honeydew melon, mirabelle jam. |
A very pleasant, smooth, and well-rounded Japanese whisky. The Nikka Coffey Malt impresses with its pleasant fruit and grain notes. It has a wonderful mouthfeel and is very smooth and balanced. Not particularly complex or exceptional, but very harmoniously composed. A very successful Japanese single malt at an acceptable price. Definitely recommended.
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| Нос | 84 | Cereals, cookie dough. Caramel, toffee, honey, cinnamon. Light fruits, apple, pear, apricot. Citrus notes, mandarin orange. Beautiful fruity, sweet nose with cereal notes. |
| Вкус | 84 | Lemon cake. Caramel, toffee, milk chocolate. Apricots, pears, apples. Add to that spice notes: cinnamon, cloves, a hint of espresso. A touch of ginger brings a subtle heat. A hint of wood spice comes through. The texture is wonderfully creamy. |
| Финиш | 83 | The finish is short to medium-long. The grain notes and sweetness linger. A subtle woody spice emerges, but it is by no means bitter. Caramel and toffee notes are the most persistent. |
Smell: Nothing special. Taste: Very mild, with little flavor coming through. It's really too light. I'm genuinely disappointed with this bottle, to the point that, rather than waste the booze, I ended up drinking it in cocktails.
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
Café Latté Both Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts are distilled in traditional pot stills, but the company Nikka also has several column stills as well, called Coffey stills. Those are used to create both grain and single malt whisky. Nikka has bottled these as Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt. Let us put these head-to-head, ending with the malt. Sweet malt, lime zest and juicy pears precede white bread and a handful of hazel nuts on this very sweet nose. Nice hint of café latté with whipped cream and vanilla. After a few moments I even get some pastry. Well, this is a rather nice nose indeed. Oily on the palate and gently spiced. Think pepper and liquorice. The fruit is again of the citrus family, while some yellow plums come to the surface. But what stands out mostly for me is a dark sweetness that reminds me more of a rum than whisky. The coffee becomes praline, the whipped cream turns to vanilla custard. It’s the plums that linger the longest in this medium long and sweet finish. This is much more interesting than the grain variant and I’m not saying this because I am a malt snob. I’m not. This is simply much more complex and better. Around 55 EUR, just like the Coffey Grain.
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| Нос | — | Apple, vanilla, a little glue and caramel. |
| Вкус | — | Apple, pepper, gingerbread spices, curry, cardboard and clean wodka-like alcohol. |
| Финиш | — | Apple, cardboard, nutmeg and vanilla. |
Delicious. 81 points.
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| Нос | 82 | Oranges, apples and pears. Add chocolate and a touch of oak. Very round. |
| Вкус | 82 | Soft, creamy. Chocolate. The fruits are now very interwoven. Milk coffee in the dessert. |
| Финиш | 79 | Medium. Sweet. Discreetly spicy. |
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky, 45% ABV, lot no. 6/12E381528. The bottle has been open for around 4 years. Tasted 03.01.2020: NOSE: Sweet, fruity malt and bourbon barrel notes; Barley sugar, light treacle, honey, butter, vanilla, dried banana, hint of fresh banana, sweet almonds, coconut, sweet wood, a little sawdust. Really nice! (88p) TASTE: The arrival is rather sweet, viscous and nice. The mid palate is less interesting; there is more sweet bourbon wood and less fruitiness. Cinnamon. With a few drops of water it opens up and becomes a bit more complex, with more but not stronger spices (85 p) FINISH: The finish is also a bit woody, with old wood notes, furniture polish, cinnamon and some black pepper. Rather long. (85 p) TOTAL SCORE 85 points. Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky. Tasted in 2015. 4.0 out of 5 stars Intense and very fruity nose with lots of tangerine, then smoke and pecan and brazil nuts. Pouring it in a large tulip shaped (red wine) helped very much in catching the full richness of the nose. Taste: Medium rich, nicely balanced. In the mouth initially less fruity than on the nose, but a week after opening the fruit unfolds here too, with apples and oranges. Vanilla, hints of maple suryp (but not sweet) and towards the end come spice, smoke and some iodine. Very nice whisky for the price.
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| Нос | 84 | A fruit-explosion, really! Loads of (exotic) fruits such as pineapple, melons and mango. But also notes of pears, lychees and dragonfruit. Followed by sweet notes like vanilla and manuka honey. At the end a note of burned sugar. |
| Вкус | 86 | More complexity and sweet. It starts with fruits like melon, pears and clementines. Sweet notes of again the vanilla and manuka honey, but als a nice note of pralines. It turns a bit floral with notes of freshly cut grass and chamomile. At the end a spicy note of nutmeg. |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium-long. Also complexity in the finish with notes such as honey, pears, cinnamon and licorice. |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Tasted this one blind. Both pleased and surprised. My first guess was an old Benrinnes.
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| Нос | — | Full, creamy, slightly malty, oily vanilla beak. Hint of milk chocolate. Almost seems to have a trace of smoke in the background. |
| Вкус | — | Creamy, oily. Full mouth with fruit and toffee. The vanilla also comes to the fore. But above all, a bowl of summer fruit. |
| Финиш | — | Long. Lots of fruit, apples and pears, but also an apricot. A little bit of wood in the background without being harsh. |
The Nikka Coffey Whisky has a smooth and fruity taste with subtle notes of vanilla, caramel and grain. characterized by a silky texture and a pleasant sweetness. For me the best whisky
First only alcohol and glue -> leave covered first. Then comes a delicate, almost fragile nose, gentle vanilla, sweet pear, marshmallows, pink bubble gum spaghetti (or this tube), pleasant, light white oak comes through, as you imagine a good Lowlander, beautiful sweet cereal notes, wheat, fresh, ripe kiwi comes ... Breathing is worthwhile here enormously!
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| Нос | — | Vanilla, honey, sweet, fruity |
| Вкус | — | Creamy, oily, smooth, sweet, fruity (apples, apricots) |
| Финиш | — | Medium long, fruity, sweet |
deep gold color, nose less expressive than the Coffey grain but not so different, with a lot of vanilla, honey, malt, spices, banana, marked by Bourbon casks a priori. Mouth more expressive, a little sweet, very vanilla, spicy, yellow fruit, quite sweet, a little thinner than the grain coffey but less greedy. Lo, average on vanilla and spices.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 86 · вкус 82 · финиш 85
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
Jim Murray has awarded 96 points to the Nikka Coffey Malt. "Not quite the genius of the 12 year old. But still one of the most tactile and sensual whiskies on the world whisky stage today" Pure matter of taste... ISC Gold 2015 & 2017, WWA Silver 2017, Japanese Whisky of the Year - 2018 Whisky Bible. This series will be discontinued by Nikka in 2019!
This dram resembles coffey due to the thinness of its frame. It's another addition to the chain of chocolate - lemon palate whiskys. Nothing earth-shaking. A pleasant whisky.
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| Нос | 85 | A vague coffeyish, burned fragrance is present. A dominant wall of citrus almost protects the dram. The citrus gives a fresh fragrance, yet overpowers. Some fruit gets through. |
| Вкус | 87 | A devious 45 % abv., the alcohol seems tame at first, perhaps coupled with spice, but builds up to a decent strength. The frame isn't too robust, though. This customer may use added water. Just a teaspoonful. A dark chocolate joins in, amplified by the water. |
| Финиш | 86 | At this point, a veteran whisky-lover will come to realize, this dram displays the same sweet and sour combination, chocolate and lemon, as countless other whiskys. The alcohol lingers. A short-lived finish. But pleasant. |
The whisky offers some interesting notes overall, especially the interplay of orange/clementine notes followed by cocoa. However, a hint of sweetness and youthfulness lingers, resulting in an overall score of only 82 points.
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| Нос | — | Initially slightly tart, with a slightly sweet note, something creamy and nutty like almonds, Raffaello, a hint of coconut, further on some oak, a touch of vanilla, a hint of apple, shortbread, perhaps a hint of apricot or a hint of orange, alcohol is somewhat noticeable on the nose throughout. |
| Вкус | — | A decent start, mouthwatering, sweet, sweet vanilla pastry, a touch of orange, clementine (these two fruits make it interesting), sweetener, finishing with cocoa notes and toffee, some pear/apple compote with a hint of physalis. |
| Финиш | — | Rather short, the sweetener note lingers with some oak and a hint of grain; overall it comes across as youthful. |
Overall, the nose is more exciting and shows promise, though the palate and finish don't quite live up to that initial impression. While the flavors on the palate feel somewhat superficial featuring pleasant fruity and malty sweetness there is also a dominant, harsh spicy and woody edge. I would describe it as an ordinary, everyday whisky; those who try it can say they’ve experienced a Japanese whisky, but I don't think those who skip it are missing out on much. Cheers.
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| Нос | 83 | As soon as I opened the bottle and brought it to my nose, the initial aromas were quite sweet reminiscent of malt, cake, and biscuits with a hint of creamy vanilla. After pouring some into a Glencairn glass and letting it breathe for about ten minutes, I nosed it again; the aromas were very sweet, evoking banana-vanilla pudding, along with a distinct scent of freshly baked cinnamon cake and a touch of caramel notes I attribute to the malt itself. Upon continuing to nose it after another five minutes, I detected subtle hints of cocoa, chocolate wafer, and seedless raisins, though these were neither intense nor persistent; they were fleeting and faded quickly. Swirling the glass revealed a bit of alcohol and an aggressive oak note. As the whisky sat in the glass, the aromas began to diminish and fade. |
| Вкус | 81 | To prime my palate, I first take a small sip about a teaspoonful and swirl it around my mouth; my initial impression is that it is quite sweet and fruity, yet also displays dominant oak and spice characteristics. I take another tiny sip to better assess its structure: initially, it feels quite smooth and slightly watery, offering an intense aromatic profile, but as I "chew" it and approach the swallow, a robust body emerges, accompanied by a touch of spice, oak warmth, and a hint of dryness on the tongue. As I continue sipping to discern the flavors, fruity notes peach, nectarine, perhaps a hint of banana, and orange juice stand out at first. Vanilla, sweet malt, and cake notes follow, evoking the impression of a fruit cake; however, hot spices like black pepper, ginger, and the bitterness of oak quickly follow, beginning to prickle the tongue and palate. |
| Финиш | 80 | As I reach the finish, the moment I swallow while it is still traveling down my throat I detect notes of toasted, tannic, bitter oak and spices like black pepper and red pepper; these are subtler on the nose but more pronounced on the palate. Upon exhaling, light, fruity, and sweet aromas such as vanilla, peach, and banana begin to emerge, though the woody, slightly bitter oak and spices like black pepper and clove remain constantly present. While the fruity, sweet nuances are fleeting and superficial, the spicy warmth tends to linger for a somewhat longer, moderate duration. |
very enjoyable. whre malt and bourbon worlds meet :)
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| Нос | — | excellent, very well developped in just 10min. Sweet vanilla, with some malt, honet and fruity tones (ripe banana). |
| Вкус | — | nice fruit and spice on the palate |
| Финиш | — | medium, lingering sweetness and some scented wood |
OB Tasting Notes: Colour: Gold. Nose: Lively ant tart. Zesty! Fresh and citrusy all the way. An ode to lemon, which the sweet Williams pear barely manages to temper fine pepper notes and a hint of balsamic vinegar blend together, with softer vanilla scents finding their way in. Café au lait. Palate: Like the nose, its vivacity is sustained by citrus aromatics (clementine, orange) which come challenge more enticing notes of coffee, praline, baba au rhum, and vanilla cream. Surprisingly prune, mirabelle and greengage aromas develop, leaving one with the false impression of an eau-de-vie. Finish: Extends whithout batting an eye lid on prune and mirabelle notes. Licorice makes a brief appearance before the fruit takes center stage.
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| Нос | — | Glue, banana, strong alcohol, honey, citrus, pear |
| Вкус | — | Soft sweet. Oil-like structure, citrus, honey, vanilla, cappuccino |
| Финиш | — | Medium, sweet, honey, cappuccino, soft |
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| Нос | — | Sweet malt and oranges. Caramel and chocolate. Perhaps it's my imagination but I smell some grain and bourbon in here but more refined and delicate than the coffey grain. |
| Вкус | — | Less body than the coffey grain and the same spices. Little fruit and some citrus. Quite smooth and elegant but more liquer style than whisky. Very little oil. |
| Финиш | — | Medium finish, malt and vanilla. |
нос 78 · вкус 76 · финиш 74
Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky 45%. Consumed Jan 2020. Golden dark yellow, orange hued. Aroma is very interesting. Dried mango and pineapple. So fruity and tropical. Crazy. Trail mix. Raisins and coconut. Bonkers. Taste is soft and oily, green raisins and trail mix, soft wood and vanilla. Creamy. Lovely spirit. I mean it's a very good and unique whisky without a doubt - the only issue being that it is sold at a price that exceeds a lot of world class age statement Scotch 3.5/84
Surprisingly good.
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| Нос | 87 | Had I tried this blind, I'm sure I would've pegged it for a much older whisky. Thanks to the column still distillation, it's got that deceptive glue note that comes through in older grains or *really old* malts. Indistinctly fruity (mango, banana, and apricot, perhaps?) and very rich and creamy. Custard, honey, breakfast cereals. Crème caramel, cinnamon, Panettone, croissants... I find this excellent for its – presumably young – age. |
| Вкус | 85 | Pretty sweet initially, then more and more spicy, with a nice charcoal-like, ashy, carbolic "darkness" at the end. I wonder if that's not even a touch of peat smoke I'm getting here. A short, but intense moment of more neutral heat in the last third, almost like a fruit brandy. Again, not super complex or obviously old, but supremely enjoyable. |
| Финиш | 84 | Dark chocolate mousse, ristretto / mokka, strong black tea, baclava. |
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нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Extremely good. Tropical fruits and great maltiness. I just had a sample but definitely going for a full bottle.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
A style very greedy and appreciable, easy to drink, pleasant to consume. Must be excellent in cocktail
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| Нос | — | Gourmand, fruity: pear, banana, vanilla |
| Вкус | — | Always greedy, sweet, rice pudding, cereals (corn) |
| Финиш | — | Caramelized, return of the pear |
Very fresh and full of pear! This is really nice.
Full, juicy-sweet, not too complex whisky. He already seems a bit peculiar - maybe by the type of distillation - but I can not identify exactly. Possibly. the brandy note.
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| Нос | — | spicy-sweet, applesauce, baked apple, pear compote, cinnamon, a little clove, vanilla |
| Вкус | — | sweet and fruity, oranges, ripe plums, chocolate, caramel, toasted malt ... a bit of milk coffee ... after a while something reminds of bittersweet beans |
| Финиш | — | long, sweet, some milk coffee and sharpness |
нос 82 · вкус 77 · финиш 76
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
Just great, incredibly round chocolates. <3
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| Нос | — | Fruity spicy, cappuccino praline, bitter orange, other citrus also comes up short, sweet malt, Williams pear and cinnamon |
| Вкус | — | Deep orange, as in brandy, mocha, vanilla, hint of cinnamon, plums, chocolates, mirabelle |
| Финиш | — | Medium to long, dry sweet with a little spice |
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
Pleasant Japanese, confectionery in aroma and this is his strongest point. The taste is pleasant but without enough depth.
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| Нос | 85 | Fresh, oatmeal cookies, chocolate, sherry, Artek waffles, noticeable confectionery aroma, fresh paint (acetone), children's breakfast cereals, figs and dates, marinade note (branded for the Japanese), overripe cherries, carefully mineral notes, coffee with flavors , sweet popcorn, rahat-lukum. Cucumber brine in an empty glass. |
| Вкус | 84 | Prickly, pepper, sweet, carbonated water, berry sour, sweet nut paste. |
| Финиш | 83 | Warms, candy (caramels), not long, sweet and sour carbonated water, dry. |
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
A typical representative of Japanese whiskys for me. It is initially light, almost delicate. However, with a little patience, you can tease out very interesting aromas, both on the nose and on the tongue, although it is not very complex. I like the combination of milk coffee and the fruit - here the tangerines in particular taste - and I've never had it like this from a Scottish representative. There is a Scottish distillery, the Loch Lomond Distillery, which also processes barley melted on a Coffey Still and is currently in dispute with the SWA over whether it should be recognized as a single malt. It is currently sold as a single grain. https://hogshead-whisky.blogspot.com/2022/07/nikka-coffey-malt-whisky.html
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| Нос | 86 | Typically Japanese, rather reserved, not intrusive in the beginning. pure harmony. First fruity aromas with a touch of lemon and some honeydew melon. In addition, a clear note of a cafe latte with vanilla powder sprinkled on the milk foam. In the aftertaste you will find grated coconut with mint cream and milk chocolate - like an After Eight with a coconut on top. With progression, the lemon changes from the beginning to orange zest. A very nice combination with the chocolate and peppermint. |
| Вкус | 86 | Very creamy on the tongue, the malt begins with a good portion of orange and tangerine compote - sweet and fruity. The milk coffee aromas from the nose are also clearly present in the taste. A lot of vanilla with a soft milk chocolate and nougat with nutmeg and a little cinnamon provide further aroma aspects. Slightly peppery, almost a bit of chilli catch is present towards the finish and ensure a pleasant balance. |
| Финиш | 85 | The barrel shows itself with slightly stronger coffee or more dark cocoa. Nutmeg and cinnamon as well as a sweetness of caramel together with some almond/marzipan confectionery pull the strands in the finish. |
COLOUR: light amber [W] a decent single malt whisky, has a pure taste, much better than expected for a product from a still, much more present than the single grain [P/L] for about 50€ much too expensive
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| Нос | — | mild fruity smell with a hint of vanilla, somewhat resembling a kanad. Whisky, no disturbing alcohol |
| Вкус | — | malty, mild, sweetish, fruity (clementine, orange), light oak note, toffee and a nice touch of vanilla (here the special character) |
| Финиш | — | soft short finish ; medium-long sweet aftertaste |
нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
its different, and you have to get used to it, especially to the rose notes and the somehow nailpolish coffey style. but after that, it is a very fine quality dram at a quite acceptable price.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Very bourbon and grain on the nose as on the palate. Vanilla, coconut, varnish, yellow fruits. Oily mouth, slightly bitter. Finale hot and fruity.
нос 79 · вкус 73 · финиш 78
It was not quite my taste, adding water could have changed thoughts. I tasted at Mikko 12/2015.
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| Нос | — | A sweet, bourbonic smell. |
| Вкус | — | Slightly sharp, syrupy, bitter melon. Thick mouth. |
| Финиш | — | Still a bit sharp and bitter aftertaste. Shortish. |
нос 83 · вкус 80 · финиш 85
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
No high-flyer, but something different for a change.
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| Нос | — | Sweet cereal nose, fresh, malty, honey. |
| Вкус | — | In the taste remains this sweet fruitiness, almost like licorice. Over time, a little spicier, stronger. Something tastes good, which I can not quite reach. |
| Финиш | — | Long finish |
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Rich, creamy chocolate. Vanilla. Powdered coffee. Dusty wood. Chocolate coated digestive biscuits. Caramel latte. Baking spices. Roasted cashew nuts. Water reveals fruits. Very tasty.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Unusually intense notes
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| Нос | 83 | Caramel, Tropical Fruits, Sweetness, Sticky Note, Gum, Mango, Pear, Lychee |
| Вкус | 79 | Fruits, spices, caramel, gum, sticky note, pickled cucumber, sweet liquorice, coffee/mocha |
| Финиш | 80 | medium length |
Tasted this blind. Assuming young spirit and somewhere around 46-48%. Somewhat Speyside’ish with orchard fruits like apple, mandarin, peach & honey sweetness. But also aromas of sweet wine and oats. Quite summery feeling to it and an easy sipper.
Aroma-Delicate；Palate-83/100; Aftertaste-Medium ；
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 77 · вкус 70 · финиш 59
Strong glue with a hint of banana smell.
нос 75 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
Cannot take the banana character. Too sweet. Interesting and unusual though.
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| Нос | — | Strong banana character with hints of citric fruits, honey, vanilla, and oak wood. Also with some unpleasant plastic hints. Some maple syrup-like floats with a drop of water |
| Вкус | — | Smooth and moderate-thin body. Creamy. Still, strong banana character. Spicy. Ends with nutty character. |
| Финиш | — | Nutty and with cocoa. |
Velpon glue honey white fruit vanilla Taste Fat buttery a lot of caramel espresso crema Finish Sweetly spiced honey tones floral
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Value (£50) : 4/10
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
The golden color. It is slightly oily.
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| Нос | 84 | Pretty full and intense. Rather sweet. Noticeable malt. Fresh fruit in the background. The fruit of the orchard. Caramel and vanilla. Honey. A touch of citrus in the background. |
| Вкус | 82 | Malt. Sweetness. Lots of caramel and vanilla. Traces of fresh fruit in the background. A pinch of spices. White pepper. Then a little bitterness of the barrel. A bit of dark chocolate. Traces of citrus. |
| Финиш | 80 | A little bit bitter at first. Dessert chocolate. Old barrel. A pinch of spices. Gently warming. |
Surprisingly, this product, made from malted barley and distilled in Coffey stills, is more like a Canadian whisky rich in rye than a single malt. Fine malt distillate that has undergone vigorous aging, probably also in fresh Mizunara oak, knows how to inspire.
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| Нос | — | Coffee, strong roasted oak, roasted chestnuts, lime, lots of demerara, a light note of rum, rum raisins, chocolate-almond cake, balsamic vinegar Denso, sourdough bread, plums |
| Вкус | — | Demerara, rum raisins, fir honey, truffles with dark chocolate, Assam tea that has been steeped too long, plum compote, delicately malty, Helene pear, vanilla, roasted coffee, plums |
| Финиш | — | Beautiful medium length, spicy, roasted finish, coriander bread, liquorice, then the vanilla floats up the throat again, cinnamon, the malt appears finely drawn, mirabelle plums stand out |
Easy drinking, different, unique and not boring. The 45% is good, more would have been too alcoholic. I like it today, not outstanding. And better than I remembered.
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| Нос | 80 | Beautiful yellow and tropical fruits. Vanilla, oak and also a slight note of glue. Very mild and gentle but still expressive. I often like that about Nikka. |
| Вкус | 80 | In the mouth coconut, vanilla, tropical fruits. Spicy wood. |
| Финиш | 80 | The finish is a bit salty and bitter. The fruity sweetness is still noticeable, but grain and oak pull it into the bitter corner. |
nice, very sweet on the palate, easy to drink, zero complexity
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| Нос | — | Coconut, felt veleda, vanilla, evokes a bourbon |
| Вкус | — | sweet |
| Финиш | — | average |
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Nose: soft, honey, orange, apricot, acid Flavor: soft, very well balanced, well balanced Finish: medium
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2017/06/26/mnc-pikka-nikka-2/ Only a few years ago Serge remarked about this Coffey malt, ‘It’s lost its vintage, its age, and a good few degrees, but it is malt whisky!’ – malted barley distilled in Miyagikyo’s Coffey stills in fact. N: After the grain, this malt is far richer & oilier & buttery. Its the barley-sugar-complex-depth that is making the difference, given both this and the Nikka Coffey grain are of a similar age & distilled from the same two Coffey stills [though with different settings no doubt]. Some chocolate, a little sherry?, milky Crunchie bar [Bart] and fairly simple sugars – not much but very pleasant. T: Again like the grain, its young yet well tempered whisky though theres no getting away from the fact its a young whisky however clever the engineering. A controlled sweet<sour with a big chew in the middle. Reminds me of a slightly tannic/sour, young Inchgower. F: Really tasty before a medium-short exit. C: Really decent basic NAS, tasty for what it is. Add water for best results.Scores a C-
Nikka Coffey Malt is certainly a touch unusual, but it’s also easy-going and quite fruity. Not the world’s most complex whisky, but there’s certainly enough going on, and going on well to find enjoyment here. Elements of this remind me of a hybrid between Irish pot still whisky and a very light bourbon – that’s no bad thing at all. https://www.thedramble.com/tastings/miyagikyo-/nikka-coffey-malt/
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| Нос | — | An interesting and slightly unusual nose. Lots of butter and bakery aromas mix with corn – there’s something of a hint of bourbon here. Honey and yellow fruits provide sweetness (lots of it) – melons and bananas in particular. There’s a slightly solvent-like edge that reminds me of Airfix model glue. Woodiness comes through nicely and combined with a pinch of nutmeg for spice. |
| Вкус | — | A light but reasonably mouth-coating arrival. Again, it’s somewhat bourbon-like – caramel, butterscotch and light vanilla join peaches and bananas and sweetened corns. Underneath there’s a pleasant chocolate flavour, and it pains me to say coffee, but coffee is there too. Again nutmeg in terms of light spicing. It’s all rather sweet, but not quite into the realms of saccharine. |
| Финиш | — | Short to medium and emphasising chocolate and sweet fruits. |
Very interesting whisky, the nose is very nice and exotic. Easy-drinking, light, sweet. Reasonable pricing makes this bottle quite a good purchase.
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| Нос | — | Sweet, banana, pear, vanilla, baba au rhum, caramel |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, vanilla, butterscotch, dried fruits |
| Финиш | — | Short, sweet, spicy |
Somewhat strange, but a decent whisky! With 52,00 € unfortunately too expensive!
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| Нос | — | unusually fruity, (bourbon) vanilla, cereals, seasoning; |
| Вкус | — | powerful onset, lots of vanilla (like straight bourbon), fruity (apricots), soft, oily and well balanced; |
| Финиш | — | mid-length fruity finish; |
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| Нос | — | Apple, pear, apricot, honey, cereals, some wax, some cinnamon I did not remember it so fruity. I had not had that for some time now and the whiskey also had plenty of time and air contact. |
| Вкус | — | Very soft, pear, apple, honey, cereals, lemon, apple peel, some pepper |
Orange, Apricot, Hazelnut, Vanilla and Honey in the Nose mixed with cake, cinnemon ( combine it to Nussecken fresh baked if you know what I mean ). Taste again the Nussecken some espresso notes, sweet orange, vanilla, Cream... finish: white pepper , medium dark chocolate, americano coffey cinnemon. Enough complexity and what it delivers is clear -no off notes here. Dangerously easy to drink...came back to this one after having it years ago.. great that that's one bottIe I appreciate even more today going up 2 points to 87 // stock up as it's discontinued...!!
нос 86 · вкус 90 · финиш 85
very pleasant
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| Нос | — | amandel , toasted nuts |
| Вкус | — | almond light tones of candied fruit |
| Финиш | — | soft medium long nicely rounded . Turkish fruit |
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
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| Нос | 81 | Light, vegetal and floral, citrus, quite intense scent of nail polish remover, vanilla and light sweet caramel. |
| Вкус | 82 | Creamy, mild, vanilla, creamy rapeseed honey, egg liqueur, advocat. |
| Финиш | 80 | Short, sweet, vanilla, honey, wax, cane sugar. |
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| Нос | 82 | Vanilla, toffee, a little eagle owl, rum, quite weak, not complex, but still pleasant. |
| Вкус | 80 | Vanilla, toffee, coffee with milk, slightly cinnamon, rum, also very weak, although the above aromas are clearly perceptible, some astringent wood at the end. |
| Финиш | 78 | Very short and also weak, only the alcohol stands out a bit, which is a shame, the nose was quite promising for a Japanese wine. |
A very interesting offering. It has intense maltiness and creaminess in the aroma and taste. Toffee, caramel, vanilla, malted cereals, white chocolate. I would reccomend this over the coffey grain for sure. It is quite sweet, so I can't have more than 2 to 3 sips of this per sitting. But this is still a good offering nonetheless!
An adequate aeration would give a very positive effect to this whisky. It has an interesting personality that falls far outside the category of single malt!. 83 points with neck pour -> 85 points after aeration.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
I do not understand the low ratings of this bottling. At its price level it is a very, very good whisky indeed. I pick up beautiful dark chocolate, banana and coffee notes in the nose and although it's rather sweet in the taste, it's in perfect balance with an oaky dry finish. One of my 2014 favorites.
Not the best Jap' on the market but I have to say that it is quite pleasant a probably flawless if we forget the little bitter finish.
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| Нос | — | Vanilla, and suggary. Very bourbony in a way. I guess that it can easily be taken for a bourbon if nosed blind. |
| Вкус | — | Now Japan talks. A bit toasted, still sugarry, but the delicate and subttle aftertaste reminds that this well japanese. Lacks a bit complexity but this is very pleasant. |
| Финиш | — | Not extremely long a suprisingly a tad bitter. |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Hm. Hard to say anything, either he was too old, or he is still too young, or he is NAS and dumped useless barrels. That would be my impression. You can drink that, but I would not pronounce a recommendation. Notes from a blind tasting.
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| Нос | — | In addition to a few yellow fruits and vanilla, unfortunately, at the beginning there is also a sloping note of chemically treated sour cucumbers. Luckily, this haunt is over quickly and the nose becomes clearer. The yellow fruits remain, but are now in warm butter swung. There is also something dark, sherrytöniges and slightly tickling alcohol. |
| Вкус | — | Sweet sour mix of something, hard to define. The mouthfeel is full, some menthol comes out the back. |
| Финиш | — | In the finish he likes, the remains of the indefinable sound and a slightly bitter spice stays a little longer, not too long ... ... but, quite late, I still get the impression of walnuts on the palate. |
Nose:- Soft and gentle citrus lemon zest and eucalyptus freshness, lightly pungent when nose deeply. Underlay with some oiliness and biscuity. Palate:- Heated, creamy and full body. Flavourful, zesty with touch of caramel. Finish:- Smooth and easy drinking, medium-long. Combination of wood bitterness with lemon / orange sweetness. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 85
Nose: not as fruity fresh as the grain. Subtle oak, slightly dusty, licorice and light fruit in the background. Mouth: mild, soft, fruity, velvety, some wood. Finish: medium length, some wood, also some cardboard, slight fruit notes. Conclusion: that is how many German single malts taste. Somehow Malt and Coffey Still do not fit together so much, that seems a bit pointless. The grain was more expressive.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
One of my favorites. Smooth sweet nose, vanilla chocolate, maybe some banana and a long oaky finish.
нос 95 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
It has a relatively high viscosity and a fairly intense bouquet. I get aromas of vanilla, crème brûlée, honey sweetness, yellow fruits, glue, and licorice. A relatively flat malt. A good balance between sweetness and dryness in terms of flavor. The alcohol is well integrated, and it has a relatively heavy body.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Light and fruity. A typical Japanese wine. A bit too light for my taste.
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| Нос | 80 | Fruity and light with citrus notes, pear, vanilla and grain. |
| Вкус | 82 | Abundant citrus fruits (lemons, sweet clementines and oranges), ripe plums, vanilla and caramel, a touch of cocoa, and a hint of wood spice. |
| Финиш | 82 | Long-lasting with fruity notes of plums and mirabelle plums, accompanied by a light licorice note. |
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 81 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Pleasant, tasty, quite rich and varied mole, expected the worst, quite good fragrance and finish. Given the fairly low price, an excellent way to get acquainted with Japanese whisky.
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| Нос | — | Open, cream-confectionery, shortbread, biscuit Birch, jam, carpentry and lacquer notes, a few mineral tones - dry heated stones, oiled tools, steel dust with machine oil. |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, spicy-oak, varnish-resin, light peppery wave, viburnum, cowberry; gradually the oak unfolds wider and wider, and into the depths is added. |
| Финиш | — | Spicy with oak bitterness, sour berries - strawberries, red currants, tangerine peel, light and pleasant. |
A very fruity, sweet whisky with delicious aromas that you can smell for minutes. I think this one is too sweet for some, but I love it. My girlfriend, who likes rum more, too!
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| Нос | — | First some glue. Then pear, a little lime and chocolate raisins. |
| Вкус | — | Soft milk chocolate, blood orange, ripe and deep sweet orange/yellow fruits (mango/peach), some gingerbread spices. |
| Финиш | — | Long finish. Caramel, liquorice, orange. The sweetness lingers for a long time. |
Bought the bottle years ago, but I'm still in love with this one! Maybe a bit too much on the sweet side for some but still my favourite non-peaty whisky.
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| Нос | 95 | Burnt Caramel, Vanilla |
| Вкус | 98 | Vanilla, Cane Sugar, a bit of Wood |
| Финиш | 88 | Very dry |
milk, nuts, mellow, tropical fruits, intense oak, used leather creamy, banana, white chocolate.
S 7 Light legs. Nose was a touch artificial on the sweet notes but it slowly grows on me as I quaff. So light and fruity I would’ve mistaken it as an Irish whisky in a blind tasting. Very easy going! [78-82] I'll gladly welcome another dram. N 25 Light but expressive. Grainy, more to the cereal side. Fresh fruits (bananas, white Japanese peaches, a hint of oranges). New, mildly buttery wood. Warm spices. Vanilla ice cream. Mildly minty, some menthol. Bananas are blending well with the grainy note and now I’m getting banana bread. It grows even sweeter and ends in a toffee popcorn note. P 24 Sweet and mouthcoating spices (white pepper, nutmeg). White peaches and bananas continue to shine. A hint of wood bitterness at the back. Vanilla and honey flowing through under the radar. A mild touch of citrusy at the back, think someone twisting lemon peels from a distance. F 23 Short-mid, mildly dry finish. A whiff of fruits (mango, yellow pear, cantaloupe), wood, and warming peppery spices lingering
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