- Owner
- Nikka Whisky (Asahi Group)
- Limited lines
- 2
- Editions tracked
- 6
Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials. Picture from prtimes.jp.
About NikkaJapan
Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, who left Kotobukiya (now Suntory) and set up the Yoichi Distillery and the Dainippon Kaju Company in Yoichi, Hokkaido. The company began distilling whisky in 1936 and took the name Nikka Whisky in 1952. In 1954 Asahi Beer (now Asahi Breweries) became a shareholder, and Nikka is now owned by Asahi Group Holdings. Yoichi is known for heating its pot stills with direct coal fire, and Nikka opened a second distillery, Miyagikyo near Sendai, in 1969. Its limited releases include Yoichi Distillery Limited bottlings and limited editions of The Nikka blend.
Limited lines
Each Nikka line in the book, with dates and shop stock.
| No. | Line | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Editions | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials | No age statement · 43% ABV | 16 June 2026 | No estimate | 1 | Not listed |
| 002 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt | 17 years · 43% ABV | 3 June 2014 | No estimate | 5 | In stock 1 shop |
Edition archive
6 editions across 2 lines, newest first.
| No. | Released | Edition | Line | Strength | Bottles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 16 June 2026 | Essentials 2026 | Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials | 43% ABV | 20,000 |
| 002 | 3 June 2014 | 3 June 2014 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt | 43% ABV | Not stated |
| 003 | 29 May 2012 | 29 May 2012 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt | 43% ABV | Not stated |
| 004 | 6 September 2011 | 6 September 2011 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt | 43% ABV | Not stated |
| 005 | November 2003 | November 2003 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt | 43% ABV | Not stated |
| 006 | 21 March 2001 | 21 March 2001 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure Malt | 43% ABV | Not stated |
Sources
- Three of Japan's best whiskies are about to disappear as Nikka shortages loom, SoraNews24
- 『竹鶴ピュアモルト エッセンシャルズ 2026』数量限定発売, Asahi Breweries via PR TIMES
- Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Japanese Whisky Dictionary
- Nikka Whisky Distilling, Wikipedia
- Miyagikyo distillery, Wikipedia
- Yoichi distillery, Wikipedia
- Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery: Coal-Fired Hokkaido Malt, Alcohol Please
- Nikka official online store, Nikka Whisky
- The Nikka Limited Whisky Goes on Sale November 5th in Limited Quantities, Holiday Travel
- Nikka releases new Yoichi Distillery Limited Blended Whisky, Nonjatta / nomunication.jp
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