Thanks to /u/cpselfbuilt for this sample… twice.

Long story short, originally I was sent this as a mystery sample. I tried it, and drank it too quickly. Screwed up. Didn’t get it correct at all.

Nikka Taketsura 21 is a blended malt. Well, a bleneded malt that won World’s Best blended malt in 2010.

It’s the upper level that most of us hit for the Taketsura range. I think there’s rare ones out there, however I can’t find any to prove that and am most likely just imagining things.

So it’s a blend. And I’m re-re-reviewing it, because mysteries and what not. Sounds fun. Let’s not screw up this time, shall we?

Price: N/A at the LCBO

Region: Japan

Abv: 43%

Colour: 2.5Y 8/8

Nose: Butter, nuttiness, lime, orange, smoke

Reminds me of a British Jaffa cake. I personally hate them. Orange and Chocolate together is an abomination. This is…