Nikka Single Malt Miyagikyo 10 Year
Peated Single Malt
Nikka // Japan
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Nikka's Single Malt Miyagikyo whisky series is comprised of this 10 Year, a 12 Year, and 15 Year. All are distilled and matured at the Miyagikyo distillery west of Sendai, Japan, which is the counterpart of the original Yoichi distillery of Nikka Whisky. The Miyagikyo distillery uses a steam heat distillation process that brings out unique qualities of the malt.
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age10 Year
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abv45.0
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Peated Single Malt100% malted barley from a single distillery. Dried with peat.
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Tasting Notes
"Classic Miyagikyo nose. Lemon and grapefruit, lavender, pine, and a captivating freshness. The palate grows softer with white chocolate covered fruit and candy, as a wisp of campfire smoke comes forth. The finish is clean and long, with touches of oak and earth."
Reviewed by
George Koutsakis