{"product_id":"nikka-17-year-old-the-blend-of-nikka-66cl","title":"Nikka - 17 Year Old (The Blend Of Nikka) 66cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikka 17 Years Old “The Blend” (Maltbase Whisky) is a blended whisky presented in the distinctive 660ml format, offering a slightly different angle on mature Nikka than the more commonly seen single malts and pure malts. At 17 years old and bottled at a confident 45% ABV, it’s positioned as an elegant, well-balanced Japanese blend with enough maturity to bring depth, polish and a long, composed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003cbr\u003e- Brand: Nikka\u003cbr\u003e- Name: 17 Years Old “The Blend” (Maltbase Whisky)\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Blended Whisky\u003cbr\u003e- Age: 17 years\u003cbr\u003e- ABV: 45%\u003cbr\u003e- Bottle Size: 660ml\u003cbr\u003e- Bottler: Official\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes (typical profile for a mature Nikka blend)\u003cbr\u003eNose: Soft honeyed sweetness, vanilla and light oak, with gentle orchard fruit and a faint wisp of smoke.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Smooth and rounded — caramel, malt sweetness and dried fruit, with subtle spice and a balanced oak presence.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Medium-long, warming and refined, with lingering sweet oak, light spice and a touch of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On\u003cbr\u003e- Age-stated Nikka blends are increasingly collectable, especially in less common formats like the 660ml “Maltbase” bottlings.\u003cbr\u003e- 17 years and 45% ABV is a strong spec for drinkers who want maturity without losing flavour intensity.\u003cbr\u003e- A great “bridge” bottle for buyers who enjoy Japanese whisky but want something more blend-led and easy-drinking than cask-strength single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \/ Notes for Buyers\u003cbr\u003ePlease check photos for fill level, label condition and any cap\/capsule wear. If the bottle comes with a box (or any original outer packaging), it’s worth stating clearly, as completeness can make a noticeable difference to buyer confidence and bidding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887307284817,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/98B5DCED-597E-4364-B261-EE53F39034D3.jpg?v=1780042467","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/nikka-17-year-old-the-blend-of-nikka-66cl","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}