Nikka Pure Malt Black Japanese Whisky 500ml

Old world depth, reimagined in Japan's northern reaches. Nikka Pure Malt Black is a compelling blend of Yoichi and Miyagikyo malts, produced by Japan’s second-largest whisky house. Masataka Taketsuru’s legacy of Scottish tradition meets exacting Japanese craft in this pure malt expression, long absent from Australian shelves and now a sought-after fixture for collectors and drinkers alike.

This 500ml bottling leans into a smokier, more robust profile than its Pure Malt siblings, shaped by Yoichi’s coastal distillates and carefully married with softer, fruity notes from Miyagikyo. While Japan’s whisky makers rarely share casks between houses, Nikka’s vertical integration allows it to control the full spectrum of malt styles internally, resulting in layered, character-driven blends. Pure Malt Black sits at the heart of this approach, an elegant intersection of peat, spice, and malt structure, with just enough fruit to balance the weight.