Miyagikyo 10 Years Old (45% - 700ml)
Miyagikyo 10 Years Old
The return of a legend: after ten years of absence, Nikka makes the Miyagikyo 10 Years Old available again — its most delicate and floral Japanese single malt — in a limited edition that marks the return of age-statement whiskies from the Sendai distillery.
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Green grass -
Wood
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Lemon
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Honey
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Vanilla
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Ginger
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Nessuna
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Bassa
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Media
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Alta
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The Miyagikyo distillery was founded in 1969 by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky, nestled in the mountains of Miyagi Prefecture near Sendai. Designed to elegantly balance the robust character of its twin Yoichi, it produces a non-peated single malt with a soft, fruity and floral style, thanks to high-necked stills that promote high reflux and a particularly delicate spirit.
The Miyagikyo 10 Years Old had been withdrawn from the market in 2015 due to stock shortages amid the great demand for Japanese whisky, becoming a cult item over the years. Reintroduced in 2025, it returns with a renewed look, from the traditional washi paper label to the forest green colour that evokes the natural environment of the distillery. This whisky has been aged for at least 10 years in a selection of oak casks before being bottled at the classic Japanese house strength of 45% vol.
| Distillery/Brand | Miyagikyo |
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Sendai |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Bottle | 700ml |
| Peat level | Unpeated |
| ABV | 45% |
| Box | Cardboard box |
Color: Bright gold.
Nose: Of great elegance, with notes of lemon, fresh green grass, cereals and vanilla with hints of young wood and floral notes.
Palate: Medium body with good oiliness, notes of citrus, vanilla, honey, light red fruit and young oak.
Finish: Of good persistence with notes of vanilla, cedar and ginger with hints of chocolate.