Nikka

Nikka Super Revival Blended Whisky

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85 critic score

Whiskey Japanese Whisky Japan No age statement 43% ABV

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About this bottle

This limited-edition bottling represents a revival of the Super Nikka, originally released in 1962. Founder Masataka Taketsuru created the initial blend as a tribute to his wife, Rita, who was born in Scotland and passed away in 1961. The 2015 release is a recreation based on a discovered bottle of the original. This whisky was made available in the European market and is not sold in the U.S.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Sweet 55

Spicy 50

Rich 40

Full Bodied 40

Tart 30

Fruity 30

Herbal 30

Peaty 25

Reviews

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Phil Cooley 4.3 January 2022

An excellent whisky, perfectly spiced, a pleasant aroma, and woody flavors on the palate. I endorse it.

Gunner Bullock 3.8 November 2018

Quite aromatic with a zesty scent, and a brief finish. Perhaps too brief for my liking, but still a great beverage.

The details

Type: Japanese Whisky
Style: Blended
ABV: 43% ABV (86 proof)
Age: No age statement
Origin: Japan

Why there's no score

We have 20 ratings for this bottle, and we don't publish an average until 30 people have weighed in.

A handful of ratings can average to anything, and a 4.8 built on three of them looks exactly like a 4.8 built on three hundred. Rather than print a number we can't stand behind, we leave it blank until the count is there. The critic score above comes from a panel rather than the crowd, so it stands on its own.