Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 vs Nikka Session
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 | Nikka Session | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | $50 – $100 | $50 – $100 |
| Distillery | Nagahama Distillery | Undisclosed |
| JSLMA Compliant | No | No |
Category
Amahagan Blended Malt
Nikka Blended Malt
ABV
Amahagan 47%
Nikka 43%
Age Statement
Amahagan NAS
Nikka NAS
Price Tier
Amahagan $50 – $100
Nikka $50 – $100
Distillery
Amahagan Nagahama Distillery
Nikka Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Amahagan No
Nikka No
Tasting Notes
| Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 | Nikka Session | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Japanese oak, sandalwood, coconut, vanilla, and light incense | Citrus zest, green apple, malty cereal, and a hint of honey |
| Palate | Complex with mizunara oak spice, coconut, honey, dried fruit, and an exotic woodiness | Bright citrus, orchard fruit, malt sweetness, light smoke, and a zesty freshness |
| Finish | Long and distinctive with lingering mizunara character and gentle sweetness | Medium length, clean, and refreshing with gentle fruit and malt |
Nose
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3
Japanese oak, sandalwood, coconut, vanilla, and light incense
Nikka Session
Citrus zest, green apple, malty cereal, and a hint of honey
Palate
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3
Complex with mizunara oak spice, coconut, honey, dried fruit, and an exotic woodiness
Nikka Session
Bright citrus, orchard fruit, malt sweetness, light smoke, and a zesty freshness
Finish
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3
Long and distinctive with lingering mizunara character and gentle sweetness
Nikka Session
Medium length, clean, and refreshing with gentle fruit and malt
Key Differences
- • Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 comes in stronger at 47% ABV compared to Nikka Session's 43%.