The Nikka Tailored feels like stepping into the heart of Japanese whisky craftsmanship, a blend shaped by balance, restraint, and quiet mastery. It’s a whisky built from the soul of the company’s two iconic distilleries, Miyagikyo and Yoichi, capturing the elegance of the east and the structure of the north. Opening this bottle is like hearing Nikka tell its own story, polished and perfectly measured.

The Nikka Tailored 70cl
Brand: Nikka | Category: Japanese Blended Whisky | ABV: 43% | Origin: Japan | Volume: 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Delicate and refined with notes of ripe orchard fruit, honey, soft vanilla, citrus peel, and gentle oak. Subtle floral tones lift the aroma with signature Japanese finesse.
Palate: Smooth, elegant, and beautifully layered. Flavors of apple, pear, caramel, light spice, malt sweetness, and soft oak glide across the palate with exceptional balance. Hints of chocolate and dried fruit add quiet depth.
Finish: Long, clean, and graceful. Honeyed malt, fruit, and gentle oak linger with a silky, refined fade.

Production Details
The Nikka Tailored blends single malts from Yoichi and Miyagikyo with a touch of Coffey grain whisky, creating harmony between richness, softness, and structure. The Yoichi malt adds backbone and subtle smoke, Miyagikyo brings fruit and floral elegance, and the grain whisky smooths everything into seamless balance. It’s crafted with the precision and philosophy that define Nikka’s legacy.

Perfect For
Drinkers who appreciate refined, balanced whisky with quiet complexity. Ideal for relaxed evenings, thoughtful sipping, gifting, or serving as a gateway into premium Japanese whisky.

Expert Notes
Critics admire The Nikka Tailored for embodying Japanese blending excellence. Its balance of fruit, malt, and oak is often praised as one of the most approachable yet sophisticated expressions in Nikka’s lineup. A modern benchmark for premium Japanese blends.

Customer Reviews
"Elegant and smooth. A perfect example of Japanese whisky craftsmanship."
"Fruit-forward, balanced, and so easy to enjoy. Beautiful bottle, beautiful whisky."
"Subtle but complex. The harmony of flavors is incredible."

Interesting Fact
The blend pays tribute to Nikka’s founder, Masataka Taketsuru, who studied whisky in Scotland before bringing traditional techniques back to Japan, earning him the title “Father of Japanese Whisky.”

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat to appreciate its finesse. A splash of water highlights the fruit and floral notes. For a refreshing serve, try it in a highball, light, crisp, and perfectly balanced.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1934, Nikka stands at the intersection of Japanese precision and Scottish tradition. Yoichi Distillery delivers bold, structured spirit shaped by coastal air and coal-fired stills, while Miyagikyo produces soft, elegant malts influenced by mountain purity. The Nikka Tailored brings both worlds together, creating a whisky that is unmistakably Japanese yet universally admired.