Miyagikyo

Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast, 2022, 47%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 8
Average Score
Avg 91
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Description

A bottling from Nikka's Discover Series, this Miyagikyo expression explores the effects of yeasts on the final product. A Japanese whisky distillery owned by the Nikka Whisky Distilling Co and the second built by Masataka Taketsuru. It primarily produces lightly- and non-peated malts and as of 1999 has also distilled malt and grain whiskies on the old Nishinomia Coffey stills. This rare version of Miyagikyo single malt is part of the 'Nikka Discovery' series, focusing on the use of yeast to enhance fruity aromas and flavors of peach and apricot. The Single Malt Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast is non-chill filtered and bottled at 47% ABV to best enhance its unique characteristics, focusing on the distinctive aroma produced by the different yeasts used in the fermentation process.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 178.31
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Feb 8, 2026SGD 169.12
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 159.01

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 430.04
Home of MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 268.94
CellarbrationVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 415.00
Cask type
American oak ex-Sherry
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Majority of barley imported from Scotland
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
20000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Nikka Discovery Series
Historical context
Nikka's 90th anniversary in 2024
Special release
Part of the 'Nikka Discovery Series' focusing on the distinctive aroma produced by different yeasts during fermentation.
Allocation
US (2,640 bottles)
Nose
Refined, warmth. The very exuberant first nose also shows some subtle liquorice and lush malted barley. Allowed to breathe, succulent perfumes of blooming meadow and fruits (peach, pear, apricot) are embraced in the scent. Gradually notes of vanilla, coconut milk and lemon meringue tart emerge.
Palate
Radiant, well-balanced. The full-bodied spirit is at first refreshingly herbaceous (barley field, fern). Very delicately, the mid-palate becomes pleasantly rich (fresh brioche, baguette). Next, white peaches and pears release their deliciously tangy juice onto the taste buds as acacia honey spreads voluptuously around the sides of the palate.
Finish
Long, silky. Incredibly fresh taste of herbal tea (sage, chamomile, verbena) crosses at the beginning. Then, grains of salt are carefully placed on a bed of cut grass. The mentholated, very slightly empyreumatic (smoking cigar) and spicy (fresh ginger) retro-nasal smell gradually reveals subtle floral notes (pearwood, lily of the valley) while the empty glass releases subtle fermentation aromas.

91 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

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