Taketsuru's no-age-statement blended malt contains a high percentage of malt from Miyagikyo, with the reminder coming from Yoichi.

Aged on average for around 10 years in a variety of different cask types, including some sherry wood for extra richness.

• Tasting Notes by The Whisky Exchange

  • NOSE : lean and bright, with red fruit bursting out of the glass and glazed fruit-tart sweetness.

  • PALATE : Soft and fruity with spicy clove appearing along with a cherry-menthol note.

  • FINISH : The rich fruit lingers.

• Tasting Notes by Stuart P

  • NOSE : Clean and bright, with red-fruit notes come bursting out of the glass, with some extra sweetness – glazed fruit tarts.

  • PALATE : Soft, fruity mouthfeel, then some spicy clove appears along with a cherry-menthol note.

  • FINISH : The rich fruit lingers.

  • COMMENT : Fruit salad in a glass, this benefits from some time in sherry cask that adds richness and body.