Miyagikyo 10 Year Old

Miyagikyo 10 Year OldThe Miyagikyo distillery was built in 1969 as a counterpart to the Yoichi distillery. Miyagikyo produces fruity and delicate malts. As with all of Nikka's whiskies, balance and complexity are sought in the production. Nose: Japanese plum, peat, honey, soft fragrant incense smoke, lavender oil. Light and fragrant like perfume. Reminds me a lot of Suntory Hibiki. Alcohol is detectable if one delves a little too far, which is not something I usually

or first-time buyer

and versatile character

(old style packaging)

is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Edrington Group which purchased the brand from Highland Distillers in 1999

previously under the care of the Master of Wood

it makes up for in drinkability

are returned to cask to ‘marry’ prior to bottling

Sherried single malt Scotch

oak aromatics rise as one

Demerara and mocha

spicy kick of ginger

Nose: red fruits and citrus fruits