Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky — Discontinued 2014, Secondary Market Only
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky — Discontinued 2014, Secondary Market Only
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky — Discontinued 2014, Secondary Market Only
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky — Discontinued 2014, Secondary Market Only
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Age: 21 Years | Region: Japan (Hokkaido & Miyagi) | Proof: 86 Proof
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Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old Pure Malt is one of the most structurally significant and decorated bottlings in the history of Japanese whisky. A four-time winner of "World's Best Blended Malt Whisky" (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012), this expression was a primary catalyst for establishing modern Japanese blended malt as a globally competitive category. Discontinued in 2014, the 21 Year represents a chiseled union of Nikka’s two legendary distilleries—Yoichi and Miyagikyo—brought to a state of absolute resolution through two decades of patient maturation.

The Technical Distinction

The 21 Year is defined by its substantial integration, where the contrasting profiles of Hokkaido and Miyagi resolve into a singular, cohesive masterpiece.

  • Pure Malt Framework: Composed entirely of single malts with no grain whisky component.
  • Softened Peat: The 21 years of aging allow Yoichi’s coastal peat character to soften into a structural background element.
  • Cask Diversity: Matured in a sophisticated program of American ex-bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak.
  • Polished Character: Miyagikyo’s elegant fruit profile develops into a deeper dried-fruit complexity with refined Mizunara sandalwood notes.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Developed honey, dried fruit, and polished oak. Layers of integrated soft peat smoke, Mizunara sandalwood, and aged leather emerge alongside baking spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and texturally immense. A front of honey and dried fruit transitions into a mid-palate of integrated peat, polished sherry, and complex baking spice.

Finish: Sublimely long with multi-minute persistence. A signature closing of lingering honey, soft smoke, and integrated Mizunara character.

The Collector Summit

Within the discontinued Taketsuru vertical (17, 21, 25), the 21 Year typically commands the highest collector premium relative to its original price. Its peerless awards profile makes it an essential anchor for any serious Japanese whisky collection.

"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of long-aged blended malt history."

Technical Specifications
Distillery Yoichi & Miyagikyo (Nikka Whisky)
Style Japanese Pure Malt (No Grain Whisky)
Age Statement 21 Years (Minimum)
Cask Profile American Oak, Spanish Sherry, & Japanese Mizunara
Proof / ABV 86 Proof / 43% ABV
Status Discontinued 2014 (Secondary Market Only)
Secondary Market $2,500 – $6,000 (Approximate)
Collector Note

The Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors. Its four "World's Best" titles ensure sustained demand and secondary market resilience. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label and seal integrity, including original packaging where available. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.

Recommended Serving

To honor the profound decadal integration, enjoy this whisky neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. At this level of rarity, water or ice is strictly not recommended as they may disrupt the delicate balance of Mizunara and softened peat. Pairs peerlessly with dark chocolate, dried fruit, or aged hard cheeses.

 
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All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.
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