Grain whisky, with its undeserved bad rap, isn’t seen very often by itself. If you want to see just how good a Coffey Still Grain Whisky can be, try the Nikka. It is gentle and smooth and seamless, soft on the palate and warm in the throat, with subtle tickles of coconut and caramel, vanilla and spice, endlessly fascinating and constantly revealing new aromas and tastes as you lave it around in your mouth, and leaving reverberating echoes as it trickles down your throat.
It is not a big, bold, over-the-top, loud statement of whisky so don’t look for that It doesn’t scream wood barrel or peat smoke or sherry wine or heavy char, just good, solid obvious but restrained whisky aromas and flavors. It is ideal for sipping neat, but works beautifully on the rocks or as a simple highball in a tall glass with a splash of water or soda to taste.
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