This is a great 17-year-old blended malt named for Nikka's founder, the whisky-pilgrim Masataka Taketsuru. "The strength of this whisky lies in the way the subtle aroma of peat builds up over time,” says world-renowned British whisky critic Jim Murray in appreciation of Taketsuru 17 Years Old. Its mellow, well-rounded nose and palate are sure to please.