Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

Nikka Miyagikyo 12 Year Old

Miyagikyo distillery was founded in 1969 by Nikka, also known for their other distillery Yoichi that is located on the northern island of Hokkaido. Miyagikyo is located close to Sendai, a town 300 km to the north of Tokyo, and the distillery was called Sendai for a period of 32 years to be renamed Miyagikyo only after Nikka was taken over by the...

Score 86/100

Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old

If you’re not familiar with Nikka, then you’re missing out. Having tried and loved several whiskies from them, I was very keen to give a Mayagikyou release a go. I don’t know if starting with the 15 yr old was the best choice as an introduction to the range, but it will have to do for now. This review is based on a 100 ml sample, and was watered...

Score 87/100

Nikka Miyagikyo Sherry Wood Finish

When Nikka launched its Yoichi NAS on sherry wood, the same happened with sister distillery Miyagikyo. This whisky received a long finish on sherry casks and has a stunning color. Dark & sweet, creamy like butterscotch and plums, espresso with milk foam and chocolate shavings, strawberry on steroids and camphor. Some menthol. Mildly burnt...

Score 88/100

Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt

Nikka has entered the market with NAS bottlings from their two whisky distilleries. This is part one covering Miyagikyo. Sold in a 500ml bottle and a very cheap ¥1600 this just maybe the world’s cheapest single malt. The bottling is classic Japanese with white labels with black printed Kanji and Katakana, the edge of the substrate looks torn and...

Score 84/100