Nikka was the life’s work of Masataka Taketsuru, the “Father of Japanese Whisky.” Its products are rightly celebrated worldwide for their quality, and it is not an exaggeration to say that you can feel the ingenuity of Masataka in Nikka whisky. This particular whisky was released to commemorate the 40^th anniversary of Nikka. It was release between 1982 and 1989. It is perfect for your shelves! *This particular bottling was produced prior to the introduction of Japanese whisky labeling standards in February 2021.*