Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt

나는 쉐리위스키야! 라고 외치는 듯한 위스키. 뒷맛에서 살짝 부즈가 있지만 그래도 꽤나 부드럽다. 이정도면 (일본에서 사온다면) 또 먹어도 좋겠다. 후쿠오카에서 7천엔에 삼. With 지호 두리 설미 현우

Finally time to start cracking into some unopened bottles in the collection before my wife starts counting them. Single malt showdown: Auchentoshan 12, Cragganmore 12 and Nikka Miyagikyo. All tasted in glen cairn glass and rested for about 30 minutes. Let's Miyagikygo! I should also preface this is my first time trying a Japanese single malt. Can someone tell the emperor to lower the damned prices! Nose: Pears, apple blossoms, and a hint of malt. A very delicate flower this. Palate: Thin mouthfeel that starts very light but grows. Orchard fruits and a decent amount of smoke. Like a burnt tarte tatin. Finish: Lengthy, floral and warm. There's a lot going on here and I can't quite figure it all out. All I know is that this is a heck of a solid dram. I can only imagine how great this would be with a bit more age behind it. I guess the emperor can charge whatever the hell he wants, because I get why people want this stuff. Final results of the showdown: 1st place: Miyagikyo 2nd place: Auchentoshan 12 3rd place: Cragganmore 12 Katana beats the broadsword. Palate: