Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt 12 Year Old Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt 12 Year Old

Added on Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013 at 05:17 AM

Bottler:

Nikka

Age:	12 yrs	Type:	Japanese
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	45.00 %	Region:
Price:	$115	Availability:	Wide

Miyagikyo is located on the island of Honshu, two hours by high-speed train to the northeast of Tokyo. Built in the foothills of the Miyagi prefecture, at the heart of a region famous for its waterfalls and many hot springs. This site was chosen for its pure air and high humidity levels, ideal for ageing in barrels. The environment is similar to that of the Cairngorms region in the heart of Scotland.

Member Ratings and Notes

Ries

n: tan leather, green apple skins, paint thinner, and a light/delicate smokiness.

t: malty and oaky, but light bodied. In the middle the smoke appears with dried tropical fruit from the sherry cask influence. Dry oak and ash in the finish. Predominant with the sweetness, with notes of tropical fruit and smoke to create a nice balance but not a very deep whiskey.

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Andy

n: Well toasted bread with just a pat of marmalade.

p: Bit astringent. A little hot and undefined. Generic malt whisky with little character.

C/C+

Fuji

Sweet malt with hay and honey. Light peat initially on palate followed by toasted bread. Light and sweet.

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