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Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

Miyagikyo

Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku · Japan

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Whisky Information

ABV
55%
Volume
500 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Miyagikyo
Bottling Year
2015

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Lowest Price:£40.00(2026-05-01)

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Miyagikyo Distillery, nestled in the verdant hills of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, represents the visionary expansion of Nikka Whisky, founded in 1969 by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky. Contrasting sharply with the robust, maritime-influenced Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido, Miyagikyo was deliberately sited to produce a delicate, fruity, and elegant Highland-style whisky. The distillery benefits from pristine soft water sourced from the Nikkawa and Hirose Rivers, and employs a combination of traditional copper pot stills and innovative Coffey stills, enabling production of both single malt and grain whiskies. Miyagikyo's whiskies are characterized by their refined floral aromas, stone fruit notes, and honeyed complexity, achieved through precise fermentation and slow distillation. These spirits form the sophisticated core of Nikka's premium blends, including the acclaimed Nikka From The Barrel, while its single malt expressions showcase the distillery's graceful, approachable style that has become essential to Nikka's balanced portfolio.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2259

Whiskyspace Notes 2259

Jul 4, 2026, 00:49:33

Just had a dram that felt like a pack of jelly babies mixed with ripe peaches and a splash of white wine. There’s a light wulong tea note, a touch of lemon balm, and a very fruity finish that lingers medium. Not rich, but Malty & Soft, works very well. A bit troubling how it reminds me of crocodiles and bears in the jungle, yet the liquorice wood grounds it. 😊🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1922

Whiskyspace Notes 1922

Jun 24, 2026, 03:34:35

Blimey, this one smells like a tropical fruit salad from the off 🍌🥭 Softer on the palate than I expected – very malty and gentle, almost like a pack of jelly babies dissolving slowly. There's a clear green tea sweetness mixed with ripe peaches and bananas. Not a huge, rich dram by any means. The finish is medium length, very fruity with a touch of that green oak coming through. Reminds me of those Haribo gummy bears and a hint of lemon balm. Works very well as a casual sipper, actually. Clean end, no trouble at all. Quite excellent for what it is. 👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1407

Whiskyspace Notes 1407

Jun 4, 2026, 01:30:07

Just had a wee dram that started off with this soft, malty hug… then suddenly it’s like someone dropped a bag of Haribo in there 🍬. Getting this green tea sweet thing mixed with a bit of lemon balm freshness. There’s something kinda earthy too – maybe like walking through damp woods after rain, a bit of that Chinese mushroom and liquorice wood vibe? Midway through, it turns all tropical – melons and peachy fruits dancing about. Finishes clean, almost like a crisp white wine. Works very well for a relaxed evening sip 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1332

Whiskyspace Notes 1332

Jun 2, 2026, 13:57:15

This dram's excellent – very fruity on the nose, like tropical fruits and a pack of sweets. Tastes malty & soft with ripe peaches, melons, and a hint of white wine. Clean finish, works very well, though there's a troubling note of Chinese mushrooms and lemon balm, almost like wulong tea. The very fruity finish carries a feeling of macha and liquorice wood, with little green oak. No obvious richness, but it's got this crocodiles edge that's intriguing. Reminds me of a pack of jelly babies, sweet and a bit chewy. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1281

Whiskyspace Notes 1281

May 27, 2026, 12:34:08

Just tried this and it's like a pack of sweets in my glass – really Haribo-ish with jelly babies and gummy bears. I get wulong tea and green tea sweets, a sort of feeling of macha that's intriguing. Very fruity upfront with bananas, melons, and orange drops. Ripe peaches too. The finish is very fruity and clean, medium length. Not rich at all, no obvious richness, but it works very well. Malty & soft, with little green oak and lemon balm popping up. Oddly, it reminds me of white wine and Chinese mushrooms. A bit troubling in a curious way, but excellent! 😊

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