Miyagikyo Single Malt vs Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Miyagikyo Single Malt | Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | $50 – $100 | $50 – $100 |
| Distillery | Miyagikyo Distillery | Yamazaki Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Miyagikyo Single Malt
Yamazaki Single Malt
ABV
Miyagikyo 45%
Yamazaki 43%
Age Statement
Miyagikyo NAS
Yamazaki NAS
Price Tier
Miyagikyo $50 – $100
Yamazaki $50 – $100
Distillery
Miyagikyo Miyagikyo Distillery
Yamazaki Yamazaki Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Miyagikyo Yes
Yamazaki Yes
Tasting Notes
| Miyagikyo Single Malt | Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Floral and fruity with green apple, pear, honey, and a hint of sherry sweetness. | Strawberry, cherry, raspberry jam, vanilla, and light oak with floral hints |
| Palate | Elegant and fruity with orchard fruits, dried apricot, vanilla, and a delicate nuttiness. Light to medium body. | Smooth and fruity with red berries, baking spices, toffee, and a touch of cinnamon |
| Finish | Gentle and refined with lingering fruit, light oak, and a touch of dark chocolate. | Medium length with lingering berry sweetness and gentle spice |
Nose
Miyagikyo Single Malt
Floral and fruity with green apple, pear, honey, and a hint of sherry sweetness.
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
Strawberry, cherry, raspberry jam, vanilla, and light oak with floral hints
Palate
Miyagikyo Single Malt
Elegant and fruity with orchard fruits, dried apricot, vanilla, and a delicate nuttiness. Light to medium body.
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
Smooth and fruity with red berries, baking spices, toffee, and a touch of cinnamon
Finish
Miyagikyo Single Malt
Gentle and refined with lingering fruit, light oak, and a touch of dark chocolate.
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
Medium length with lingering berry sweetness and gentle spice
Key Differences
- • Miyagikyo Single Malt comes in stronger at 45% ABV compared to Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve's 43%.
- • They come from different distilleries: Miyagikyo Distillery and Yamazaki Distillery.