Masataka Taketsuru is known as the father of Japanese Whisky, born heir to a distinguished Sake works which date back to 1733, he turned his attention to Whisky and embarked upon a pilgrimmage to the Scottish highlands in 1918. Nikka From the Barrel has been created to afford true enthusiasts the opportunity to experience Whisky as the Malt Masters do. Assembled and returned to oak, bottled at cask strength 51.4%, From the Barrel is an expansive accord of Malt and grain Whiskies, structured, splendid and august.