For 40 years, Nikka From The Barrel has stood as one of the most technically exacting blended whiskies in the world, a benchmark for precision, structure, and depth in Japanese whisky. Create in 1985 to evoke the sensation of when the blenders experience the whisky “drawn straight from the barrel”, it remains Nikka’s most iconic expression and one of the highest-selling Japanese whiskies globally for Nikka.
Built from over 100 parcels of malt and grain whisky from distilleries including Yoichi and Miyagikyo, it reflects the pinnacle of Japanese blending discipline and detail. In this rare anniversary session, guests will explore the architecture of Nikka From The Barrel, breaking down its malt and grain components and uncovering the blend and marriage process, to achieve the whisky’s integration, forming an intense but mellow flavour.
This masterclass includes an examination of the core parcels behind FTB, never-before-tasted anniversary components, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sample un-married From The Barrel drawn directly from the Tochigi Aging Cellar, tasted in its pure, pre-marriage state.
Hosted by Emiko Kaji, Education & Global PR Lead for Nikka Whisky, this is an unprecedented look inside one of Japan’s most revered whiskies, and a rare opportunity to witness the patience, precision, and artistry that define Nikka Whisky.
