Annual release1 edition tracked
Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials
Japanese blended malt whisky from Nikka. Nikka plans one limited Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials release each year from 2026 to 2030, with the first edition released in Japan on 16 June 2026.
| Producer | Nikka, Japan |
|---|---|
| Made at | Yoichi distillery and Miyagikyo distillery |
| Strength | 43% ABV |
| Age | No age statement |
| Peated | Yes |
| Style | Japanese blended malt whisky |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Nikka Whisky |
| Last edition | Essentials 2026, 16 June 2026 |
| Last stated price | ¥25,000 |
Stock sheet
Where to buy it.
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Editions
Every dated Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Bottles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Essentials 2026 | 16 June 2026 | 43% ABV | ¥25,000 | 20,000 | LinkReport an error |
Questions
- When is the next Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials release?
- The last one came out on 16 June 2026. There are not enough dated editions to estimate the next.
- How much does Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials cost?
- The last stated price was ¥25,000.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: Essentials 2026 came out on 16 June 2026.
- How many bottles were made?
- 20,000 for Essentials 2026.
- Where is Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials in stock?
- None of the shops read for this site has it in stock right now.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Nikka
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| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Taketsuru 17 Year Old Pure MaltNikka | 17 years · 43% ABV | 3 June 2014 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
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| 004 | Hibiki Blossom HarmonySuntory | No age statement · 43% ABV | 26 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 005 | Penelope Cooper SeriesRoss & Squibb | No age statement · 47% ABV | May 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 006 | Hibiki 21 Year OldSuntory | 21 years · 43% ABV | 1 April 2026 | April 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
Other annual releases from Japan
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Hakushu Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)Hakushu · Yamanashi | No age statement · 43% ABV | 6 October 2026 | No estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Yamazaki Story of the Distillery (Limited Edition)Yamazaki · Osaka | No age statement · 43% ABV | 6 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Chichibu The London EditionChichibu · Saitama | No age statement · 50.5% ABV | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 004 | Mars Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask FinishMars Shinshu · Nagano | No age statement · 52% ABV | July 2026 | July 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
Sources
- 『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 launches Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials in June 2026, Nomunication
- Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026 Launches, The Whiskey Wash
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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