Nikka Nine Decades – A Whisky Glass of Historic Flavors
There are more than 150 components of whiskies in Nikka Nine Decades, including old malts from Yoichi Distillery and Miyagikyo Distillery, new grain whiskies from Moji, Satsumastukasa, and matured grain whiskies from Nishinomiya.
“The number of whiskies accumulated since the establishment of the company is tremendous, with an age gap of nearly 90 years,” chief whisky blender Hiromi Ozaki said.
“I selected whiskies with outstanding characteristics among our reserves for this blend, pursuing the optimal balance from a broader view, to achieve an overall harmony with a rich sense of breadth and depth.”
Nikka Nine Decades Marks 90 years of Whisky
There are 4,000 bottles of Nikka Nine Decades available worldwide and 400 are released in the US. The expression shows notes of apple pie, raisins, subtle smoke, and nostalgic antique furniture aromas on the nose. It has mellow oak, cinnamon, roasted nuts, and a peaty bitter finish on the palate. The spirit was bottled at 48% ABV, making it a strong flavor.
The bottle form was introduced with the launch of The Nikka 40-year-old, during the brand’s 80th anniversary, in 2014. It was created using the Edo-bori glass carving method, an ancient Japanese method that evolved from Western sandblasting.
“This is a unique whisky that encompasses the passion, pioneer spirit, craftsmanship, delights, and struggles within Nikka,” whisky global business strategy education and PR leader Emiko Kaji said.
“We are incredibly grateful for all of those who have supported Nikka over the past 90 years including our loyal customers, trusted partners, and dedicated team behind the supply chain and distribution. We hope that this exceptional whisky will create unforgettable moments for whisky enthusiasts around the world.”
Earlier this year, Nikka’s parent company, Asahi Group, purchased Never Never Distilling Co. To celebrate Nikka’s anniversary, Nikka will be hosting a two-night pop-up at Martiny’s in New York featuring the staff from Bee’s Knees in Japan.
