Nikka’s entry-level whisky from Miyagikyo distillery. Light in body, yet full of flavour, this is an excellent introduction to Japanese whisky. Elegantly fruity with sherry-cask character.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
STYLE
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3
BODY
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3
RICHNESS
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0
SMOKE
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2
SWEETNESS
CHARACTER
GINGER
CINNAMON
APPLE
COCONUT
TOBACCO
FACTS
BOTTLER
Distillery Bottling
COUNTRY
Japan
TASTING NOTES
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Tasting Notes by the Whisky Exchange
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NOSE
Full and rich with floral notes, tropical fruit, beeswax and hints of wood smoke.
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PALATE
Malt focused, with cinnamon and ginger spiciness, chocolate and tobacco.
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FINISH
Long and soft. Tobacco fades to leave spiced, stewed fruit.
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Producer’s Tasting Notes
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COLOUR
Deep gold.
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NOSE
Full-flavoured, rich. Initially, concentrated iris notes hint at the extreme intensity of the nose. It then develops aromas of malted barley, exotic fruit (banana), liquorice and camphor. Notes of burnt wood and ash progressively settle over the aromatic palette. Long after, white flowers and beeswax make an appearance.
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PALATE
Firm, lively. Malted barley is at the heart of the palate, coated in herbaceous, liquorice, spiced (ginger, cinnamon) and chocolate tones. Very elegant, the mid-palate also delivers plenty of energy and as it draws to a close, fresh tobacco leaves and coconut intertwine to create a natural symphony of aromas.
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FINISH
Long, soft. It evokes the scent of wilted roses. Fine tannins balance its tangy character (lemon, grapefruit). It lingers on notes of tobacco, spices (cardamom, ginger), toasted nuts and stewed fruits (apple, damson). The final nose reveals exotic notes (lychee).
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