Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky, 70 cl, 45 percent ABV

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This no age statement whisky showcases no end of interplay between notes of aromatic fruit and spice, and doubtless serves as a strong example of Japanese whisky.

Google Analytics is a marketing tool that allows us to see how our site is used, for example how many visitors we get and which pages are viewed most. Concluding gracefully, notes of fresh tobacco leaves and coconut merge harmoniously, crafting a seamless symphony of natural aromas. The Miyagikyo style is delicate, fruity yet intense characters and represents the perfect introduction for those new to Japanese whisky.MODERN AND INNOVATIVE DISTILLERY – Miyagikyo was set up in 1969 after Taketsuru had been making whisky at his more traditional Yoichi distillery for 35 years. Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt is a complex, fruity and soft Japanese single malt made at the Miyagikyo distillery near Sendai in northern Japan. Using less peaty malt and distilled in a pot still heated by indirect steam, it has an elegant fruitiness and a distinctive aroma with a strong Sherry cask influence. The founder Masataka Taketsuru chose this site in the mountains of Sendai to contrast with his first distillery, Yoichi, located in the coastal area. Miyagikyo Distillery was Nikka's second built in Japan in Sendai, a very picturesque mountainous region.

Bottled at 45%, it is smooth enough to not need water when sipping neat, but a tiny splash will release more layers of flavour and help with appreciating the wonderful elegance of the spirit. This expression is crafted solely from batches of peated malt, offering a significant distinction from the "light and fruity" image of Miyagikyo. Travelling in the area one day, Masataka came upon this site completely enclosed by mountains and sandwiched between two rivers.FRUITY AND ELEGANT JAPANESE SINGLE MALT WHISKY – Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt is a complex, fruity and soft single malt whisky made at the Miyagikyo distillery near Sendai on Japan’s main island of Honshu. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.

Plenty of Malted Barley notes at the forefront which are followed by Herbaceous undertones with hints of Liquorice and Chocolate all finished off with hints of Ginger and Citrus notes. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. The driver will input your year of birth into their device and may then require an ID check to complete the age verification process.They are distilled in copper pot stills and matured in a variety of cask types - including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and even mizunara. With a delicate aroma of apples, this expression showcases a beautiful harmony of finesse and sweetness brought by apple brandy casks and Miyagikyo single malt’s original characteristics such as distinctive hints of Sherry and spiciness like cinnamon. BEST ENJOYED NEAT OR ON THE ROCKS – Miyagikyo Single Malt is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks to experience the full complexity of the spirit. 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.

The Nikka Miyagikyo distillery is located in the valley of Miyagi, a region in the North of Japan's Honshu island recogised for the purity of its air and the quality of its spring water, the Nikka Miyagikyo distillery produces a refined malt with signature fresh fruit and floral aromas. This flagship expression is the best selling Japanese whisky in Europe and is a blend of Coffey Grain , and spirits from Yoichi and Miyagikyo. They got married in 1920 and lived in Campbeltown for a few months close to the Hazelburn distillery where Masataka was continuing his training.

The finish is not too long, salty and sweet turn out at the same time on the tongue, then it ends up with more spices. This is Nikka`s approachable, entry-level single malt from Miyagikyo distillery, which is light in body, yet full of flavour.