Nikka from the Barrel 40th Anniversary Gift Set 3x500ml

Four Decades of Blending Mastery

To mark 40 years of Nikka from the Barrel, one of Japan's most iconic blended whiskies, Nikka released this extraordinary anniversary gift set — a collector's tribute to the vision of founder Masataka Taketsuru. Nikka from the Barrel has long stood apart for its unapologetically bold character: bottled at cask strength, double-matured in a marriage of malt and grain whiskies, and presented in its unmistakable brick-shaped bottle. This limited 40th Anniversary set brings together three 500ml expressions, each a chapter in the story of a whisky that changed what Japanese blends could be.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and layered — dried fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, and a whisper of smoke with floral undertones
• Palate: Full-bodied and complex with caramel, dark chocolate, ripe stone fruit, and warming spice — the hallmark boldness of cask strength expression
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, malt sweetness, and a gentle smoky fade

Specs

• Distillery: Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Japan
• Expression: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set
• Contents: 3 x 500ml bottles
• ABV/ Proof: Varies per bottle
• Type: Japanese Blended Whisky

A rare and celebratory set for the serious Japanese whisky enthusiast — Nikka from the Barrel at its most commemorative.