Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky

Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky is an elegant expression from the Miyagikyo Distillery, Nikka's second distillery, built in 1969 in the mountains near Sendai. Unlike its sister distillery, Yoichi, Miyagikyo uses lightly peated malt and indirectly steam-heated pot stills, resulting in a lighter, fruitier and more delicate style, with a notable sherry cask influence.

The nose is rich and intense, offering iris, malted barley, banana and liquorice, followed by white flowers and beeswax. On the palate it is firm and lively, with malt at its core and notes of liquorice, ginger, cinnamon and chocolate giving way to fresh tobacco and coconut. The finish is long and soft, with lemon, grapefruit, toasted nuts and stewed apple. Bottled at 45% ABV, it suits anyone who appreciates a graceful, aromatic Japanese whisky.