Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 vs Taketsuru Pure Malt
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 | Taketsuru Pure Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
Category
Amahagan Blended Malt
Taketsuru Blended Malt
ABV
Amahagan 47%
Taketsuru 43%
Age Statement
Amahagan NAS
Taketsuru NAS
Price Tier
Amahagan $50 – $100
Taketsuru $50 – $100
Distillery
Amahagan Nagahama Distillery
Taketsuru Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Amahagan No
Taketsuru Yes
Tasting Notes
| Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 | Taketsuru Pure Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Japanese oak, sandalwood, coconut, vanilla, and light incense | Soft fruit, apple, pear, honey, and a delicate wisp of smoke. |
| Palate | Complex with mizunara oak spice, coconut, honey, dried fruit, and an exotic woodiness | Balanced and fruity with orchard fruits, malt, vanilla, and gentle oak. Medium body with a smooth texture. |
| Finish | Long and distinctive with lingering mizunara character and gentle sweetness | Clean and medium length with fruit, malt, and a gentle warmth. |
Nose
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3
Japanese oak, sandalwood, coconut, vanilla, and light incense
Taketsuru Pure Malt
Soft fruit, apple, pear, honey, and a delicate wisp of smoke.
Palate
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3
Complex with mizunara oak spice, coconut, honey, dried fruit, and an exotic woodiness
Taketsuru Pure Malt
Balanced and fruity with orchard fruits, malt, vanilla, and gentle oak. Medium body with a smooth texture.
Finish
Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3
Long and distinctive with lingering mizunara character and gentle sweetness
Taketsuru Pure Malt
Clean and medium length with fruit, malt, and a gentle warmth.
Key Differences
- • Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 comes in stronger at 47% ABV compared to Taketsuru Pure Malt's 43%.
- • Taketsuru Pure Malt meets JSLMA standards for Japanese whisky labeling. Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 does not.