Nikka Pure Malt Black

Nikka claims the Pure Malt Black has a high Yoichi content and a blod taste. Reasonably priced in 0.5l bottles with 43% vol. I already tasted the Red and White versions so let's see how this fares.

• Nose: Fruity -  papaya!, some malt, smoke, black tea, a little bit peat
• Mouth: Oily, butterscotch, generally a tad watery/weak
• Finish: Malt, pepper, some fruit, medium long with lingering smoke 

Comment: A great nose but mouth and finish can't keep up. Still probably my favorite of the three. The smokiness combined with the fruit is very nice.

81 points

(~2015)