Nikka From The Barrel 180ml vs Suntory Kakubin
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Nikka From The Barrel 180ml | Suntory Kakubin | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 51.4% | 40% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | Under $50 | Under $50 |
| Distillery | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| JSLMA Compliant | No | Yes |
Category
Nikka Blended
Suntory Blended
ABV
Nikka 51.4%
Suntory 40%
Age Statement
Nikka NAS
Suntory NAS
Price Tier
Nikka Under $50
Suntory Under $50
Distillery
Nikka Undisclosed
Suntory Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Nikka No
Suntory Yes
Tasting Notes
| Nikka From The Barrel 180ml | Suntory Kakubin | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Rich malt, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, oak | Light and clean with sweet grain, mild fruit |
| Palate | Bold and full bodied with dark chocolate, orange peel, honey, spice, sherry richness | Smooth and easy with honey, light caramel, mild spice, balanced sweetness |
| Finish | Long and warming with spice and sweet oak | Short and clean with light sweetness |
Nose
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Rich malt, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, oak
Suntory Kakubin
Light and clean with sweet grain, mild fruit
Palate
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Bold and full bodied with dark chocolate, orange peel, honey, spice, sherry richness
Suntory Kakubin
Smooth and easy with honey, light caramel, mild spice, balanced sweetness
Finish
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Long and warming with spice and sweet oak
Suntory Kakubin
Short and clean with light sweetness
Key Differences
- • Nikka From The Barrel 180ml comes in stronger at 51.4% ABV compared to Suntory Kakubin's 40%.
- • Suntory Kakubin meets JSLMA standards for Japanese whisky labeling. Nikka From The Barrel 180ml does not.