Description

• Alcohol %: 51.4%
• Decant Time: 15 minutes
• Taste: butterscotch, orange peel, dried stone fruit, mango, ginger, black pepper, toffee, oak, smoke, tobacco, coffee, sea salt, spice
• Food Matching: dark/70%+ chocolate, mature cheddar or blue cheese, grilled or smoked meats (yakitori, smoked brisket), roasted or salted nuts, dried fruits and fruitcake, spiced desserts (gingerbread, toffee)
• Grape Variety: malt_whisky , grain_whisky , N/A ,

Tasting note

品飲筆記：一打開便是濃郁多層次的香氣：果乾、芒果與柑橘皮交織出明亮果感，奶油太妃與薑辣、黑胡椒帶來溫暖香料調，底層有咖啡、菸草與一抹煙燻。入口厚實飽滿，麥芽感豐富，質地圓潤，香料粉感與烘烤大麥合力推動，尾韻乾爽且帶香辛與橡木收束。 酒廠與製程：Nikka From The Barrel 於1985年誕生，目標是把那種『直取桶中』的濃烈風味封存在小巧方瓶中──像一塊濃縮的威士忌磚。這款小批量的調和酒款，由超過一百桶不同麥芽與穀類威士忌混配而成，最後倒回舊桶中再熟成數月，讓各個部份彼此融合、口感圓潤。 田野與桶房：雖非葡萄酒，但基礎來自日本各地的良質大麥與穀物，受沿海與內陸氣候變化、清澈水源與傳統蒸餾工藝影響，最終在橡木桶中緩慢發展出香料、果乾與煙燻的層次。喝法建議：先在杯中靜置10–20分鐘開放香氣，或加入少許清水讓風味更顯柔和。

Tasting note: Aromas burst with rich, complex layers — ripe dried fruit, mango and orange peel meet butterscotch, warm ginger and mixed spice, with wisps of tobacco, coffee and gentle smoke. On the palate it is full-bodied and malty, offering a creamy mouthfeel, powdery spices, roasted barley and a steady oak backbone that leads to a long, dry, peppery finish. Producer notes: Nikka From The Barrel was introduced in 1985 to capture the concentrated intensity of 'from the barrel' whisky in a small, iconic square bottle — a compact block of concentrated flavour. It is a small-batch blended expression from Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., owned by Asahi, created from a complex formula of more than 100 malt and grain batches. Winemaking/production notes: The blend unites a wide range of malt and grain whiskies drawn from Nikka’s stocks. After blending the components, the liquid is re‑filled into used barrels and married for several months to harmonise texture and aromatics. Bottled at a robust 51.4% ABV, it’s designed to deliver intensity and structure while remaining approachable with a few drops of water. Vineyard/field notes: While not a wine, the backbone of this whisky comes from carefully selected malts and grains grown in Japan and matured in casks influenced by coastal and inland climates. Nikka’s distilleries (notably Yoichi and Miyagikyo) benefit from clean water sources and seasonal temperature swings that help develop depth and balance in the spirit.

Winery

Nikka（日本威士忌蒸餾株式會社）由竹鶴政孝創立，旗下以余市與宮城峽等蒸餾廠聞名。Nikka 擅長將不同風格的麥芽與穀物威士忌在各式酒桶中陳放、再調和，追求層次與平衡。From The Barrel 為代表作之一，以小批量、精細調配展現濃郁風味，現由朝日啤酒集團持有與經營。

Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., founded by Masataka Taketsuru, is one of Japan's most respected whisky producers. With historic distilleries such as Yoichi and Miyagikyo, Nikka blends malt and grain whiskies from varied casks and climates. From The Barrel is a signature small‑batch blend crafted to showcase concentrated flavour in an iconic square bottle. Owned by Asahi Breweries, Nikka combines tradition with precise blending.