Nikka Miyagikyo 1986 Bottled 2008 Cask 80283

Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt

These NAS Yoichis and Miyagikyos are the only remnants of Nikka’s once extensive portfolio. And even they aren’t going to stay the same. The only releases for the foreseeable future from Nikka will be without age. And even then, the new NAS Yoichis and Miyagikyos won’t look or taste the same as the old ones, presumably because younger whisky is...

Score 83/100

Nikka Miyagikyo 1999/2013 13 Year Old La Maison du Whisky

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 Bourbon Wood Finish

Along with the Yoichi Bourbon Wood Finish, Nikka also launched this Miyakikyo, which matured on bourbon casks as well. Soft, sweet and ‘green’ on the nose. Think young twigs and buttercups. Some red fruit underneath. Pistacio. Quince. Lots of sweet butter. Hint of eucalyptus. Hardly any spices, bar some curcuma. But you have to work for it. This...

Score 86/100