Nikka The Grain Whisky

Nikka The Grain Whisky

Nikka
Blended malt
Amber red
48% ABV
Dram

Nose: Vanilla, wheat beer, lemon zest, oatcakes, digestive biscuits, hints of sea salt. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, mouth coating, volatile. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Strawberry jam, oatcakes, raisins, wheat beer, apricot jam, golden syrup, hints of sunflower seeds. 
Finish: Medium. Black tea, apricot jam, strawberry jam, golden syrup. 

Comments: 

A blend of old distillates from Nishinomiya (closed), Moji (closed), Satsumatsukasa (closed) and Miyagikyo (open). A very interesting whisky, many layers of complexity. It’s largely cereal and fruit, with a rather savoury nose. Very enjoyable.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.