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Nikka Whisky from The Barrel 500ml $84.95 Delivered @ Sydney Wine Beer Spirits via Amazon AU

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Nikka Whisky from The Barrel 500ml $84.95 Delivered @ Sydney Wine Beer Spirits via Amazon AUAffiliate
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Balanced to the point of being elegant, The Barrel is one of the finest blended whisky to ever come out of Japan. A blending of over 100 different constituent whiskies including both malt and grain offerings aged in bourbon barrels, sherry butts and refill hogsheads it delivers a complex aroma and flavour that brings new tones to light with every sip. While baby skin smooth and named The Barrel, it is bottled at 51.4% ABV so deserving of respect. If you enjoy whisky with great depth of character and subtle spiciness without rough edges, then this is a must-try neat or with just a splash.

51.4%

500ml

$91.99 from Dans et. Al

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  • Pollywaffle on 29/10/2021 - 20:02
    +5

    Amazing whiskey.

    • nismo on 29/10/2021 - 21:05
      +3

      Amazing Pollywaffl

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 29/10/2021 - 20:07

    It’s not for everybody, but I did not mind it.

  • pacificstorm on 29/10/2021 - 20:16

    Tried this on few shots. Great whiskey.

  • dandandan on 29/10/2021 - 20:20
    +8

    It's not a bad drop. You could pick this up in Japan in supermarkets and 7-11's for $25-$27 as recently as two years back, would love to be buying at that price

    • PuppieWayne on 29/10/2021 - 20:27
      +3

      Thank you OP, got one.

    • Limz02 on 29/10/2021 - 20:52
      +9

      I remember picking up a 700ml bottle of Tory's for $15 at 7-11! This was in 2018. Man I wish convenient stores in Aus were the same as in Japan. The variety, quality and price can't be beaten.

      • 9hundred on 29/10/2021 - 23:08
        +3

        yeah the 7-11 here is so sad compared to Japan. Lawson is also good, because they serve fried chicken all day everyday.

    • GrueHunter on 29/10/2021 - 21:23
      +1

      Me, last time I was there: "$30? It's a bit dear, might just grab two"

      • funeste on 29/10/2021 - 22:06
        +2

        Checking Trail Wallet early 2018, looks like I spent $77 (Tax free) for two bottles of Nikka from the Barrel, a Suntory Yellow label and the return metro tickets. Cheers for the throwback.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2021 - 17:43
      +1

      I live in Japan. It's no longer that price , around 5000Yen now, roughly $60-$70AUD.
      JW -Red is $12
      Jim Beam - $16
      Yamazaki Single Malt NAS $120

      Still significantly cheaper than Aus

    • Wazzzzup on 31/10/2021 - 01:43

      Yea and a bottle of yamazaki was like $40 a few years back… it's just demand and supply. Japanese whiskey got popular and demand went through the roof. I went to the yamazaki factory and they didn't even have any for sale even if you wanted to

  • Preferred Username on 29/10/2021 - 20:24

    One of my favourites, recommend for any collection

  • merriweather on 29/10/2021 - 20:43

    Not sure if this price is good but this is a great whisky

  • marantz on 29/10/2021 - 20:44
    +4

    This is a good whisky but just be aware that

    Nikka from the Barrel have the following disclaimer: “This product does not meet all the criteria of ‘Japanese whisky ‘ defined by the Japan Spirits & Liqueur Makers Association.”

    https://www.masterofmalt.com/blog/post/new-regulations-mean-…

    Most probably it's made from imported whisky and not distilled in Japan

    I'd pay local Japanese price for this when in Japan but not the premium that Japanese whisky commands

    • kickling on 30/10/2021 - 02:12
      +1

      Nikka from the Nevis

  • Lynx33 on 29/10/2021 - 20:59

    Am I right in saying the Master of Malt has this for $67.1 ? I’ve noticed their prices are far cheaper than the major outlets, is there some hidden fee that is applied later ?

    • peniskun on 29/10/2021 - 21:03
      +3

      shipping

      • Lynx33 on 30/10/2021 - 06:01
        +1

        Yes, I just tested it out, delivery was $39.59. That changes the price a lot ! Thank you.

    • stingypants on 29/10/2021 - 21:05
      +2

      It’s an overseas site so doesn’t include GST or import duties

  • Dtezy on 29/10/2021 - 21:03
    +1

    remember this is only 500ml but its pretty great - i just dont remember it being this expensive

  • NachoMafia on 29/10/2021 - 21:18

    Had me at sherry butts.

    • datsuzei on 29/10/2021 - 22:16

      You just don’t want to own up to the ‘baby skin smooth’.

  • pikapika on 29/10/2021 - 21:21
    +2

    Wasn't a fan of this particular whisky..I found it really rough. I did drink it neat though.

    • SirFrankGrimes on 29/10/2021 - 21:28
      +2

      I find a splash of water helps

    • aussiekid on 29/10/2021 - 22:18
      +1

      Found this whisky when opened new, needs to breathe for a bit before consuming.

      • Mellows on 30/10/2021 - 15:21
        +3

        Agree, found it very harsh initially (I drink neat too).

        After a a week or so and a few drams it settled down nicely.

        I still rate Nikka Coffey Malt way higher than it though.

        • aussiekid on 30/10/2021 - 16:02

          Nikka Coffey Malt

          and the Nikka Pure Malt, a staple on my shelf.

      • pikapika on 30/10/2021 - 22:18

        That's probably what I did wrong. Still plenty left so I'll have to do that next time.

    • Fuzor on 30/10/2021 - 01:05

      Same here. Found the Hakushu super rough too. I feel these are all overrated compared to actual proper scotch.

    • kickling on 30/10/2021 - 10:28
      +1

      Consume a few drams and come back in a couple months. It dies down enough to become a very nice straight sipper.

  • vegimate on 29/10/2021 - 21:29
    +4

    I remember couple of years ago this was $50 bucks, no one was touching it…

  • fordprefect on 29/10/2021 - 21:40
    -1

    2 soda : 1 whisky ratio with soda water and slice of lemon. Epic Highball

    • ChadHominem on 29/10/2021 - 21:44
      +3

      Don’t lowball me on the whisky

  • HangryCakeStore on 29/10/2021 - 22:26
    +2

    That name LMAO

    • Mellows on 30/10/2021 - 15:22
      +1

      Can only imagine going into a bar and saying "Nikka please!"

    • CommuterPolluter on 31/10/2021 - 23:31

      I’ve seen this photoshopped before with ‘g’s and “from the hood” instead of “from the barrel”. I didn’t know it was a real whiskey.

  • Senatekill on 29/10/2021 - 22:51

    $82 on catch

    • strongzero on 29/10/2021 - 23:36
      +1

      Damn, I didn’t see that. Good spot.

  • gimli on 29/10/2021 - 22:59
    +2

    Has ethanol

  • modify on 29/10/2021 - 23:01
    -1

    Goes well with coke thumbs up

    • GrueHunter on 30/10/2021 - 09:22
      +1

      It actually does.

      I make something called an American Ninja - Japanese whisky (sometimes Makers Mark), homemade umeshu and Coke over a slab of ice in an old fashioned glass.

  • Obkay on 29/10/2021 - 23:01
    -5

    Not a bargain, there are better whiskeys for this price range.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2021 - 23:50

    Could be wrong but isn’t this the same thing? $67ish

    https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/nikka/nikka-whisky-fro…

    Edit: Only $40 shipping lol.

    • kickling on 30/10/2021 - 02:12
      +1

      Yeah. And import duty and taxes on top

      • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2021 - 08:44

        Ouch! Lets get a group buy going to make it worth it ;)

        • kickling on 30/10/2021 - 10:26
          +1

          Nah, it will never be worth it. You only buy from MM if it's a hard to find bottle.

          Just buy NFTB locally for $85.

  • paulieau on 30/10/2021 - 00:33
    +1

    $80 at Nicks although no free delivery for 1 bottle.

  • KapitaneXtreme on 30/10/2021 - 00:33

    Shows as 90.47 for me

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