Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued
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Nose, palate, finish
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How it tastes, by the numbers
Scored by our tasting panel against the six Johnnie Walker Australia house profiles. Use them to find your next bottle.
About Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued is a 17 year old single malt from Japan, Japan, bottled at 43% alc/vol in a 700ml bottle. It is listed at $1199.00 in Australian dollars, GST included.
Tasting notes and flavour profile
The producer has not published formal tasting notes for this bottling. Our tasting panel scores it fruity at 57 out of 100, sweet at 52 out of 100, light at 52 out of 100, which is the profile shown on the chart above.
How to drink it
At 43% it works neat, over one large rock, or with a splash of water to open it up. Serve at room temperature in a tulip or copita glass if you want to get everything out of the nose.
Delivery, packaging and age verification
Orders placed before 1pm AEST are dispatched the same business day, tracked to every state and territory, and delivery is free on orders over $150. Someone aged 18 or over must be present to sign for the parcel. This bottle is suspension-packed in a moulded insert, double-boxed and insured in transit. Pay by bank transfer, PayID or cryptocurrency, crypto orders take 15% off the total automatically. It is against the law in Australia to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years.
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued specifications
| Product name | Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikka |
| Whisky type | Single Malt |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Region | Japan |
| Age statement | 17 years |
| Alcohol by volume | 43% alc/vol |
| Bottle size | 700ml |
| Standard drinks | 23.7 |
| Price (AUD, GST incl.) | $1199.00 |
| Availability | In stock |
| Delivery | Free Australia-wide over $150, tracked, 18+ signature required |
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Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued, FAQ
How much does Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued cost in Australia?
This bottle is $1199.00 in Australian dollars, GST included. Delivery is free on orders over $150 and tracked to every state and territory.
What size is this bottle and how strong is it?
It is a 700ml bottle at 43% alc/vol, which is approximately 23.7 standard drinks.
Is Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Japanese Whisky (with Presentation Box) - Now Discontinued in stock?
Yes. It is in stock and orders placed before 1pm AEST are dispatched the same business day.
What does the 17 year age statement mean?
It means the youngest whisky in the bottle spent at least 17 years in oak. Anything older may be included in the blend, but nothing younger can be.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Someone aged 18 or over must be present to sign for any alcohol delivery in Australia, and the courier may ask for photo identification. We cannot authorise leaving alcohol unattended.
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