Miyagikyo Single Malt
宮城峡 シングルモルト
About
The NAS single malt from Nikka's elegant Miyagikyo Distillery in Miyagi Prefecture. Known for its softer, fruitier profile compared to the bold Yoichi, thanks to steam heated pot stills.
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Tasting Notes
Floral and fruity with green apple, pear, honey, and a hint of sherry sweetness.
Elegant and fruity with orchard fruits, dried apricot, vanilla, and a delicate nuttiness. Light to medium body.
Gentle and refined with lingering fruit, light oak, and a touch of dark chocolate.
What People Are Saying
The Miyagikyo NAS is positioned as the elegant counterpart to Yoichi in Nikka's lineup. Reddit reviewers note its floral, fruity character as distinctly different from Yoichi's smokiness. Often described as more approachable and feminine in style. Community sentiment is positive but less enthusiastic than for Yoichi, with some finding it "pleasant but unremarkable." At 45% ABV it shows decent body. Best appreciated when tasted alongside Yoichi to understand the contrast between Nikka's two distillery characters.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
neat, rocks, highball
