Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish vs Yamazaki 12 Year Old
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish | Yamazaki 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | 12 years |
| Price Tier | $100 – $250 | $100 – $250 |
| Distillery | Miyagikyo Distillery | Yamazaki Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Miyagikyo Single Malt
Yamazaki Single Malt
ABV
Miyagikyo 47%
Yamazaki 43%
Age Statement
Miyagikyo NAS
Yamazaki 12 years
Price Tier
Miyagikyo $100 – $250
Yamazaki $100 – $250
Distillery
Miyagikyo Miyagikyo Distillery
Yamazaki Yamazaki Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Miyagikyo Yes
Yamazaki Yes
Tasting Notes
| Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish | Yamazaki 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Fresh apple, baked apple pie, vanilla custard, cinnamon, and light floral notes | Fruity pineapple, peach and grapefruit paired with cloves, candied orange, vanilla and oak. |
| Palate | Juicy apple, caramel, orchard fruit, gentle spice, and a lovely creamy sweetness | Notes of coconut, butter and cranberries with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Hints of Mizunara oak sandalwood. |
| Finish | Medium to long with apple, vanilla, and a warming spiciness | Long lasting with sweet ginger and cinnamon, fading into gentle oak. |
Nose
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Fresh apple, baked apple pie, vanilla custard, cinnamon, and light floral notes
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Fruity pineapple, peach and grapefruit paired with cloves, candied orange, vanilla and oak.
Palate
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Juicy apple, caramel, orchard fruit, gentle spice, and a lovely creamy sweetness
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Notes of coconut, butter and cranberries with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Hints of Mizunara oak sandalwood.
Finish
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Medium to long with apple, vanilla, and a warming spiciness
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Long lasting with sweet ginger and cinnamon, fading into gentle oak.
Key Differences
- • Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish comes in stronger at 47% ABV compared to Yamazaki 12 Year Old's 43%.
- • Yamazaki 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: Miyagikyo Distillery and Yamazaki Distillery.