Nikka Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish

Nikka Miyagikyo emerges from a distillery founded by Masataka Taketsuru, a pioneer who honed his craft with studies at the University of Glasgow and apprenticeships in Speyside. Established in 1968 as a companion to Yoichi, Miyagikyo was envisioned to create a delicate, Scottish-style malt whisky, offering a lighter counterpoint to its sister distillery’s bolder character. This expression uniquely benefits from a finish in Apple Brandy wood, imparting subtle fruit notes and complexity. Bottled in 2020 at 47% ABV, it presents a refined and nuanced taste profile reflective of Japanese precision and Taketsuru’s enduring Scottish influence.