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1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$2,799.99
Bottled to celebrate Nikka's 90th Anniversary in 2024 they released this elegant old school blend. The blend includes malts from Ben Nevis, as well as Yoichi, Miyagikyo, and some more obscure distilleries. The first two bottles we received went into a ballot and a tasting. But we got two more... limit 1 per customer. 48% 92pts Whisky Fun
Producer Description
"Celebrating 90 years of whisky mastery, The Nikka Nine Decades is a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation. This prestigious blend marries the finest whiskies from six Nikka distilleries. The master blenders selected the oldest stocks of single malt from Yoichi and Miyagikyo Distilleries, as well as scotch whisky from Ben Nevis Distillery in Scotland, new grain whisky from Moji and Satsuma Tsukasa, and aged grain whisky from Nishinomiya Distilleries. Its complexity and depth are unparalleled, thanks to a meticulous selection of over 50 batches, showcasing vibrant new expressions alongside venerable reserves and whiskies originally casked in the 1940s. Bottled at 48% ABV and non-chill-filtered, this whisky delivers an authentic sensory experience. The Nikka Nine Decades is not just whisky; it's a journey through Nikka's history, captured in a handcrafted bottle that symbolizes a legacy of excellence."
700 mlOUT OF STOCK
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92pts Whisky Fun
"Well, this prestigious blend does set things off on the right foot, though it isn't entirely Japanese, as it contains Ben Nevis in addition to Yoichi, Miyagikyo, and a few other lesser-known distilleries. But, given that Ben Nevis is owned by Nikka and we're rather fond of Ben Nevis, there's no disappointment here. Rumour has it that the oldest component dates back to the 1940s (Yoichi 1945), meaning that the youngest would be from the 2020s (nine decades, see?). So, technically, it’s a very young whisky. But as always, it’s all about proportion and balance, isn't it? Colour: deep gold. Nose: well, they’ve inadvertently bottled a concoction of grand dark honeys—chestnut, heather, manuka, fir—enhanced with just a dash of maple syrup, fine molasses, and pine bud liqueur. Add to that beeswax, furniture polish, chestnut cream, and toffee. It's flawless in every way (and yes, do save the bees!). Mouth: a masterstroke. Rarely has a decidedly woody whisky been so delicious without relying heavily on a sherry kick. A marvellous blend of nuts, pistachios, almonds, pecans, with notes of black tea and cigar tobacco. It stays firmly within the realm of an old English club, without veering into the meaty or gamey territory found elsewhere (which we quite like too, by the way). Finish: rather long, balanced, almost fresh, with a focus on tobacco. Hints of mint and fir resin appear towards the end, followed by a note of orangettes as a final flourish. Comments: this doesn’t seem to be one of those NAS blends that merely flaunt an old component (like a cheeky 1928) but are actually quite young on average. There really is a significant amount of very old whisky in here. Oh, and save the bees! SGP:562 - 92 points."