Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky Black Forest Distillers from first sip til the

from first sip til the lingering

earthy flavors of fresh-cut serrano peppers to beer and cocktails

But there's a complexity to the spirit  which makes it a dynamic modifier for cocktails as well

burnt orange and a whisper of smoke

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky Black Forest Distillers from first sip til theNikka's Taketsuru is a blend of single malts from the brand's two distilleries: Yoichi, founded in 1934 north of the archipelago on the island of Hokkaido and Miyagikyo, built in 1973 west of the city of Sendai on the main island Honshu. It is matured in a combination of sherry butts, bourbon barrels and new American oak. Its gentle malt flavor, fruitiness and balance make it a perfect entry point to Nikka whisky.