Nikka Super Rare Old Japanese Blended
NIKKA Super Rare Old Japanese Blended is the buyer-facing Whisky.my listing for Super Nikka, a 43% ABV, 700ml blended whisky from Nikka. First born in 1962, it is one of Nikka’s classic blended whisky brands, known for a rounded style with gentle peatiness plus hints of vanilla and sherry. Nikka states that this product does not meet all current JSLMA criteria for “Japanese whisky”.
Super Nikka was created by Masataka Taketsuru soon after the death of his wife Rita and debuted in 1962. The official Nikka global page identifies it as a blended whisky at 43% ABV in 700ml format. Public official information confirms its classic blended style, smooth texture and mellow mouthfeel, but does not disclose exact cask types, component ages or full blend recipe.
In the glass it shows burnished gold with an orange hue. The aroma is elegant and rounded, moving through sage, Mirabelle plum, subtle oak, spice, lilac and lavender. On the palate it is lively yet mellow, with lavender honey, almond milk, ash, malted barley, salt, marshmallow and violet before a lightly smoky finish with grass and anise.
NIKKA Super Rare Old Japanese Blended suits drinkers looking for a classic Nikka blended whisky with a mellow texture, light peat and approachable sweetness. Nikka Whisky Europe recommends serving it straight, on the rocks, or as a highball or mizuwari, with savoury snacks as a simple pairing.
Product Highlights
- Classic Nikka blended whisky born in 1962
- 43% ABV and verified 700ml bottle format
- Rounded profile with gentle peatiness, vanilla and sherry hints
- Officially noted by Nikka as not meeting all JSLMA criteria for “Japanese whisky”
Product Information
- Brand: NIKKA
- Type: Japanese Blended Whisky
- Country: Japan
- Age: NAS
- Alcohol: 43%
- Volume: 700ml
Why choose Nikka Super Rare Old Japanese Blended?
NIKKA Super Rare Old Japanese Blended is worth choosing for a classic Nikka blended whisky style born in 1962, with gentle peatiness, vanilla and sherry hints, and a smooth mellow texture.
Who is Nikka Super Rare Old Japanese Blended best for?
NIKKA Super Rare Old Japanese Blended is best for drinkers who want an approachable Nikka blend with rounded texture, light smoke, soft sweetness and herbal-floral complexity rather than a heavily peated profile.
What is Nikka Super Rare Old Japanese Blended?
NIKKA Super Rare Old Japanese Blended is a 43% ABV, 700ml blended whisky from Nikka, also known as Super Nikka Rare Old. Born in 1962, it offers gentle peatiness, vanilla and sherry hints, a smooth texture and a mellow, rounded drinking style.
What does Nikka Super Rare Old Japanese Blended taste like?
Nikka Super Rare Old Japanese Blended offers Elegant and rounded, with sage, Mirabelle plum, subtle oak, spice, lilac and lavender; Lively and mellow, showing lavender honey, almond milk, ash, malted barley, a pinch of salt, marshmallow and violet; Light smokiness carries into freshly cut grass and anise.
How should Nikka Super Rare Old Japanese Blended be served?
NIKKA Super Rare Old Japanese Blended may be served straight, on the rocks, as a highball, or mizuwari, with savoury snacks as the official pairing suggestion.
