{"product_id":"taketsuru-pure-malt-21-year-old-25ml-sample","title":"Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old - 25ml Sample","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eOur 25ml sample bottles let you experience exceptional whisky before investing in a full bottle. Whether you're exploring a new distillery, comparing styles, or building your palate, this is the ideal way to taste responsibly and discover something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eEach sample is professionally decanted from an original retail bottle into a sealed, labelled glass sample vial, ensuring authenticity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eIdeal for tastings, gifting, or simply satisfying curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaketsuru 21 Pure Malt is a blended malt named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanense whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasataka Taketsuru is the first Japanese who mastered whisky-making in Scotland and produced the genuine whisky in Japan. Masataka’s vision of whisky was formed by his experience of whisky in Scotland, and he learned that the rich natural resources surrounding a distillery were essential for whisky-making. Based on this, he selected two places, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, and built two distilleries there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whisky, stored and matured for 21 years or more in oak casks, is characterised by a deep, mature nose and an excellent balance palate and a powerful, long-lasting finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wb--note-refinement-rating\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; display: inline !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Old, dusty workbench, oily-musty gloves, cinnamon, baked apple, toffee, apricot pie, sugar sprinkles. Long drawn green tea. Ripe oranges.Pine needles. Very tightly interwoven without any peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark, malty, charred oak, old planks, resin. Medium volume. Candle soot, frankincense. Greased leather, cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long, malty, pine resin, fir honey, furniture polish. Orange peel. Pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size: 25ml (Glass Bottle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlc: 43%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cape \u0026 Cane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48374265905378,"sku":null,"price":936.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0785\/6098\/files\/Untitled_InstagramPost_5_77e3c0ea-9da1-4a79-ad34-1d10e90478cf.jpg?v=1788899944","url":"https:\/\/capeandcane.co.za\/products\/taketsuru-pure-malt-21-year-old-25ml-sample","provider":"Cape \u0026 Cane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}