Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky

70CL - 45% ABV

Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky is a complex, fruity and soft Japanese single malt made at the Miyagikyo distillery near Sendai in northern Japan. It is a rich and fruity whisky with notes of fresh cut grass, honey and citrus peel. Nikka was created in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the “Father of Japanese Whisky”. Miyagikyo was set up in 1969 after Taketsuru had been making whisky at Yoichi for 35 years and was designed to produce very different style of spirit. It is ideal for fans of Speyside whiskies and is best enjoyed neat.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

As expected, soft and sweet, with fruit and floral notes. Elegant aromas of fresh flowers, soft fruit and some candied orange peel.

Palate

Slightly richer on the palate, with toasty, roasted nuts and ripe fruits. There’s some darker, more complex notes too, in the form of chocolate, along with candied fruit and some honey.

Finish

The fruity, floral notes dominate, ably supported by a touch of toasty oak and spice. Very well balanced and approachable.

Comment

Miyagikyo is at the fruitier, lighter end of the Nikka whisky spectrum, and this bottle is no exception, with an appealing fruitiness.