Nikka is one of our favorite Japanese companies. Not only does it make world-class whisky, its foundation story is also intriguing enough to be the subject of a television drama. Since 1965, "Bearded Black" has been beloved by Black Nikka fans. The Memorial edition was released as a token of gratitude to customers. *This particular bottling was produced prior to the introduction of Japanese whisky labeling standards in February 2021.*