Nikka Whisky from The Barrel 500ml $79.99 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C/ $200 Order) @ Nicks Wine Merchants

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Nikka Whisky from The Barrel 500ml $79.99 + Delivery ($0 MEL C&C/ $200 Order) @ Nicks Wine Merchants
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Samsungnote10 on 04/02/2025 - 18:05 nicks.com.au (2503 clicks)
Last edited 04/02/2025 - 18:53 by 1 other user

One of my favourite classics.

Very well priced, I heard rumours about 2 -3 years ago it was going to be discontinued so i stocked up, but i guess that didnt happen!

Best with water, or neat, or in a highball, doesnt have the alcohol burn even thought its 51%

Alcohol Liquor Nikka Whisky

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Comments

  • djmm on 04/02/2025 - 18:07
    +1

    What kind of barrel is this from

    • Rorku on 04/02/2025 - 18:10
      +18

      The round kind I think

      • jsediv on 04/02/2025 - 18:15

        Possibly wooden

        • Daddy74 on 04/02/2025 - 18:16

          Japanese barrel

          • gromit on 05/02/2025 - 12:51

            @Daddy74: Possibly not. They use a lot of American barrels

      • VerticallyIntegrated on 04/02/2025 - 19:29
        +3

        And first worn by hobos held up with suspenders

    • Robbo95 on 04/02/2025 - 18:30

      Old crow

    • life is suffering on 04/02/2025 - 20:33

      Dated Aug 6 1947

    • Saywhatold on 04/02/2025 - 20:34

      ex-bourbon and ex-sherry barrels. I'm not a huge whisk(e)y nerd but the sweet bourbon flavours come through in a delicious but delicate way with this whisky.

      Will always be my favourite Japanese spirit!

  • fookos on 04/02/2025 - 18:15

    I’ve enjoyed a couple of bottles of this one. Strong drop. Apparently can no longer be called Japanese whisky due to new requirements. But it’s still the same drink.

  • jv on 04/02/2025 - 18:19
    -1

    Should I Go get Nicks or just get it from Dan's ?

    • SYLTB on 04/02/2025 - 18:21

      hard one like this.

  • Lets Go Brandon on 04/02/2025 - 18:40
    +19

    Nikka please

    • niggardly on 04/02/2025 - 20:14
      +1

      One of my favourate drops, theres a sweet after taste to this one which makes u want to have another shot.

      • Lets Go Brandon on 04/02/2025 - 20:34
        +3

        I will always remember my first Nikka

      • mandelbrot on 04/02/2025 - 23:16
        +2

        Username checks out

    • mandelbrot on 04/02/2025 - 21:04

      Once you go Nikka, you don't go back

  • Savealopoulos on 04/02/2025 - 18:51

    $89 at Dans on special … wonder if they can price match in store when its on special?

    • lakes_8 on 04/02/2025 - 19:27
      +1

      Just price beat to 78.99 and going to use a 5% gift card to bring it to 75.04

      • glenf on 04/02/2025 - 19:49

        How did you do that?

      • Gonltruck on 04/02/2025 - 20:41
        +2

        Should have pricebeat this

        https://thedrinksociety.com.au/products/nikka-from-the-barre…

        • winsonian on 04/02/2025 - 20:53

          I just did this and the total was $83.69 delivered to Sydney (they wouldn't price match pick-up as both stores are located in Vic)

          • Gonltruck on 04/02/2025 - 20:53

            @winsonian: Bugger. Good for those in vic (like me)

          • PoRKroLL on 07/02/2025 - 13:55

            @winsonian: After they adjust the price just change it back to pickup. Luckily has 1 stock near me. Worked for me :)

        • kikxz on 05/02/2025 - 13:11

          Thanks for that.

          The guy at Dan's did mention that if the price match is a online store/warehouse you'll need to do an online chat price match. In store price match is only for brick and mortar stores. But he priced matched it for me this time round.

          • VerticallyIntegrated on 05/02/2025 - 16:42

            @kikxz: What’s the difference between a warehouse and brick and mortar store according to Dan’s?

            Drink Society have an address which is open 9-5.

            14 Tottenham Parade
            West Footscray Victoria 3012

            Whether the competitor sells to the public out of a tin shed, igloo or tee-pee it shouldn’t matter and they should price match.

            • kikxz on 05/02/2025 - 22:45

              @VerticallyIntegrated: Not sure tbh, all the guy said at the Collingwood store - was for an in person price match you should be able to walk into the store.

              For an online only seller that allows click and collect you have to use the online chat service from DM's website so they can check out all the T and C's.

  • Plimsol on 04/02/2025 - 18:54
    +2

    I’ve had this one a few times and I like it. I’d never bothered to look up what’s in it:

    40% single malts from the Miyagikyo and Yoichi distilleries, 60% Coffey grain spirit from Nikko stills aged for “around” 10 years. Married for 3-6 months in a number of different cask types; ex-bourbon barrels, ex-sherry butts, and refilled, recharred and remade hogsheads. Bottled at 51.4%.

    I’m usually not a fan of grain whiskies, but I like this one and it’s 60% grain.

  • James1990 on 04/02/2025 - 19:25

    Never tried but comments seems interesting enough, will buy one and see

  • lakes_8 on 04/02/2025 - 19:29

    Enjoyed this one when I went to the Yoichi distillery in Japan, the pick of the bunch was the Yoichi 10 year old though

  • Randolph Duke on 04/02/2025 - 19:47

    This is one my favourites in this price range, must resist.

  • mungas on 04/02/2025 - 20:15

    Interesting, I had this years ago and really wasnt impressed with the taste. I found it quite basic tbh. I've had numerous Highland whiskeys that I'd all rate over this. I mean I am comparing single malts vs a blended, the Nikka reminded me mostly of JW Black/Gold

  • Phonkmaster55 on 04/02/2025 - 20:18
    +1

    Asked for a bottle of this at Dan Murphy's.
    Got punched in the face before I could finish my sentence.

  • Cheapsize on 04/02/2025 - 20:56

    Definitely add water. One of the best and a great price.

  • LordWilberfork on 04/02/2025 - 21:19
    +1

    Very slightly cheaper at the drink society: https://thedrinksociety.com.au/products/nikka-from-the-barre…

  • Corgsta on 04/02/2025 - 22:18

    Thanks. Picked up a bottle, as well as a Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.3 to try (plus to get over $200!). Stocking up for winter! New customer with Nicks, but their website is really polished and informative, will be back.

  • SirFrankGrimes on 04/02/2025 - 22:55

    Anyone know the domestic price in Japan & rough availability in cities like Tokyo/Kyoto?

    • thispasito on 05/02/2025 - 00:36

      I have never been able to find it in Japan since 2016. All bought out by foreigners/tourists.

    • zjz93 on 05/02/2025 - 07:49

      3500 yen as of 2 weeks ago.

      • SirFrankGrimes on 05/02/2025 - 08:16

        Very nice. Where did you manage to find it?

        • zjz93 on 05/02/2025 - 09:53

          honestly dont remember so sorry i cant help you there, i just walked into one of those alcohol outlets in one of the underground shopping tunnels. didnt get a recipt

    • rogsamsy on 05/02/2025 - 10:49

      Cheapest I saw was Y5,680 but wasn’t really looking. October 24.

    • wine on 05/02/2025 - 21:47

      Last month at Donki it was 6,390 Yen (before tax) for the Export version. Local version (no box) was cheaper, I think around 5,600 Yen (before tax).

  • adam149 on 05/02/2025 - 10:39
    -4

    Stop supporting 500ml bottles. Vote with your wallets.

  • celloguy99 on 05/02/2025 - 16:37
    +1

    If anyone would prefer to Click and Collect from Melbourne's West, The Drink Society based out of West Footscray has it for a couple bucks cheaper.
    https://thedrinksociety.com.au/collections/hot-price/product…

  • kickling on 06/02/2025 - 23:12

    Nikka from the Nevis. Not a bad price for this very drinkable dram.

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