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Nikka 40 Year Old 80th Anniversary

Nikka 40 Year Old 80th Anniversary
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Lot number: 068-2869

Winning bid: £3,600

Released to celebrate the 80th birthday of Nikka this malt heavy blend, 70% malt to 30% grain, contains some of the oldest stocks available in Nikka's inventory.

The oldest Yoichi and Miyagikyo whiskies in this blend were distilled in the days of Masataka Taketsuru and in a lovely touch the bottle stoppers are made from the casks that went into this spectacular blend.

The bottles design was inspired layers of 'Kimono' and the Nikka emblem was hand-craved by 'Edobori' craftsman marrying traditional carving methods and modern sandblasting techniques.

There were only 200 bottles released in Europe.

Distilled: Yoichi - 1945 and Miyagikyo - 1969

Bottled: 2014

43% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: 93 / 1000

Please note the damage to the inside of the box.

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