JANUARY SALE - Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Japanese Whisky - 70cl 43%

Taketsuru 21 was crowned World's Best Blended Malt Whisky at the 2010 World Whiskies Awards.

Taketsuru is a blended whisky from Nikka, named in honour of their founder Masataka Taketsuru.

The component whiskies for the Taketsuru 21 Year Old come from Yoichi and Miyagikyo, Nikka’s two malt distilleries.

For those who enjoyed the stunning 17 Year Old, this latest expression this 21 Year Old is a big whisky with some distinct sherry notes. Japanese whisky at its best.

Nose: Classy aromas of crème brûlée, a hint of sweet spice and delicious rich chocolate followed by some top-class oak on show.

Palate: Rich and big, with a lovely combination of caramelised sugar, milk chocolate and toasty spice, along with candied orange peel.

Finish: Long, the candied fruit blends well with the spice.