NV The Nikka 40-Year-Old (80th Anniversary Edition) (43%)

A celebration of Nikka's 80 th anniversary, and, in the spirit of the founding principles of Masataka Taketsuru, it's a blend. The oldest cask here is Yoichi from 1945, there's also a Miyagikyo from 1969. Only 900 bottles have been made. Huge whisky rancio , delicate smoke, light varnish, wax, hints of incense, and while rich, there is still remarkably fresh tropical fruit. Tasted blind, it could easily be mistaken for a Grand Champagne Cognac. Amazing length and purity. Sophisticated.€3,600