Nikka From The Barrel 180ml vs Suntory Toki
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 Toki | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 51.4% | 43% |
| 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 43%
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 Toki | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Rich malt, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, oak | Fresh basil, green apple, honey, and a subtle floral quality. |
| Palate | Bold and full bodied with dark chocolate, orange peel, honey, spice, sherry richness | Light and smooth with green apple, grapefruit, peppermint, and a delicate sweetness. Very approachable. |
| Finish | Long and warming with spice and sweet oak | Clean and short with a hint of vanilla, white pepper, and ginger. |
Nose
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Rich malt, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, oak
Suntory Toki
Fresh basil, green apple, honey, and a subtle floral quality.
Palate
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Bold and full bodied with dark chocolate, orange peel, honey, spice, sherry richness
Suntory Toki
Light and smooth with green apple, grapefruit, peppermint, and a delicate sweetness. Very approachable.
Finish
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Long and warming with spice and sweet oak
Suntory Toki
Clean and short with a hint of vanilla, white pepper, and ginger.
Key Differences
- • Nikka From The Barrel 180ml comes in stronger at 51.4% ABV compared to Suntory Toki's 43%.
- • Suntory Toki meets JSLMA standards for Japanese whisky labeling. Nikka From The Barrel 180ml does not.