Tasting Note

Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky

Miyagikyo malts are described as elegant and fruity. Made from light peated and non-peated malted barley, whiskies distilled in pot stills heated by indirect steam express a signature fruitiness and delicate mouthfeel. It steams distillation with large pot stills indirectly, and peated with influences of sherry cask slightly.
- Nikka’s second distillery (1969) in northern part of main island
- Indirect steam distillation with large pot stills
- Slightly peated with sherry cask influence
￭ Alcohol: 45%


Taketsuru Pure Malt Whisky

This is a signature label in honor of Nikka's founder Masataka Taketsuru and is a tribute to him from his successors, highlighting a perfect balance with complexity achieved by precise blending inherited from the founder.
- Named after Nikka’s founder Masataka Taketsuru
- A complex blend of 100% malt whiskies from Yoichi and Miyagikyo
- Presents the refined blending art inherited from the founder
￭ Alcohol: 43%


Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Crafted using methods from the past, such as direct coal heating, the Yoichi single malt truly captures the authentic character of its exceptional location, with its refined coastal and peat notes. Along with Yoichi’s original smokiness, this 10-year-old version offers round maturity generated over years integrated with distinctive peaty, well-balanced woody and delicate herbaceous notes.
- Not a revival, a new age statement created by the current blenders
- Annually released in limited quantity
- Deep complexity achieved through skillful blending and maturity
￭ Alcohol: 45%