Hakushu 12 Year Old vs Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Hakushu 12 Year Old | Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47% |
| Age Statement | 12 years | NAS |
| Price Tier | $100 – $250 | $100 – $250 |
| Distillery | Hakushu Distillery | Miyagikyo Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Hakushu Single Malt
Miyagikyo Single Malt
ABV
Hakushu 43%
Miyagikyo 47%
Age Statement
Hakushu 12 years
Miyagikyo NAS
Price Tier
Hakushu $100 – $250
Miyagikyo $100 – $250
Distillery
Hakushu Hakushu Distillery
Miyagikyo Miyagikyo Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Hakushu Yes
Miyagikyo Yes
Tasting Notes
| Hakushu 12 Year Old | Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Fresh and green with notes of mint, cucumber, green apple, pear and a gentle wisp of smoke. | Fresh apple, baked apple pie, vanilla custard, cinnamon, and light floral notes |
| Palate | Crisp and clean with herbal notes, white pepper, green leaf, and subtle citrus. Light to medium body. | Juicy apple, caramel, orchard fruit, gentle spice, and a lovely creamy sweetness |
| Finish | Refreshingly clean with lingering mint, gentle smoke and a touch of sweetness. | Medium to long with apple, vanilla, and a warming spiciness |
Nose
Hakushu 12 Year Old
Fresh and green with notes of mint, cucumber, green apple, pear and a gentle wisp of smoke.
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Fresh apple, baked apple pie, vanilla custard, cinnamon, and light floral notes
Palate
Hakushu 12 Year Old
Crisp and clean with herbal notes, white pepper, green leaf, and subtle citrus. Light to medium body.
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Juicy apple, caramel, orchard fruit, gentle spice, and a lovely creamy sweetness
Finish
Hakushu 12 Year Old
Refreshingly clean with lingering mint, gentle smoke and a touch of sweetness.
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Medium to long with apple, vanilla, and a warming spiciness
Key Differences
- • Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish comes in stronger at 47% ABV compared to Hakushu 12 Year Old's 43%.
- • Hakushu 12 Year Old has a 12 year age statement, while Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish is a no-age-statement (NAS) release.
- • They come from different distilleries: Hakushu Distillery and Miyagikyo Distillery.