Taketsuru 21 combines the strong character of Yoichi with the elegance and precision of Miyagikyo. Both traditional and innovative, this outstanding pure malt is a worthy tribute to Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky and founder of Nikka. Selected as world’s best blended malt four times, the Taketsuru 21 is quite simply one of the great whiskies.17 year old blend is becoming increasingly sought after, particularly following awards such as 'Best Japanese Blended Whisky between 13 and 20 Years' from the World Whisky Awards.