The most subtle and least peated single malt by Nikka comes from the Miyagikyo distillery on the island of Honshu. This ten-year old, firm whisky is not unlike the single malts of Speyside.
TASTING NOTES
Color: amber with an orange shimmer
Nose: suave and precise, conveying notes of malted barley with slight touches of vanilla and caramel. Influenced by bourbon barrels, it begins with a citrussy aroma, a touch of beer yeast, hops and smokiness, all of which is combined with a fine woodiness
Palate: luscious and sensual, with flavoursome notes of oak, coconut and milk chocolate
Finish: firm and vegetal in character, suggested by the slighty bitter notes and spices.