{"product_id":"nikka-coffey-miyagikyo-single-malt-whisky","title":"Nikka Coffey Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky is the lighter, more elegant counterpart to Yoichi in Nikka's distillery portfolio — produced at the Miyagikyo Distillery near Sendai using pot stills heated by indirect steam at a lower temperature than most distilleries, creating a softer, more delicate spirit with elegant fruitiness and a distinctive Sherry cask influence that defines the Miyagikyo house style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiyagikyo was built by Masataka Taketsuru in 1969 as a deliberate contrast to Yoichi — where Yoichi uses direct coal-fired distillation for a heavy, peated character, Miyagikyo uses indirect steam heating at low temperature to produce a lighter, more refined new make spirit. The pot stills' specific shape and the temperature-controlled distillation produce the elegant fruitiness and floral character that Miyagikyo is known for. The Sherry cask influence adds a layer of dried fruit sweetness and spice that complements rather than overwhelms the distillery's delicate character. Miyagikyo Single Malt is what Taketsuru envisioned as the softer, more approachable face of Japanese malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and floral — light fruit, Sherry-influenced dried fruit, and a gentle sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and fruity with the Sherry cask's contribution in harmony with the distillery's light, refined character — less smoke, more fruit than Yoichi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and gently sweet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyagikyo Distillery, Nikka Whisky, Sendai, Japan (est. 1969)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot still, indirect steam heating at low temperature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry cask influence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Miyagikyo differ from Yoichi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoichi uses direct coal-fired distillation, producing a heavier, peated, and more robust spirit with strong smoke and maritime character. Miyagikyo uses indirect steam heating at low temperature, producing a lighter, more elegant, fruitier spirit. The contrast between the two distilleries is deliberately maintained so that Nikka can create complex blends with range — Yoichi provides structure and smoke; Miyagikyo provides fruit and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Miyagikyo differ from Yoichi?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yoichi uses direct coal-fired distillation — heavier, peated, robust. Miyagikyo uses indirect steam heating at low temperature — lighter, elegant, fruity. The deliberate contrast between the two distilleries gives Nikka a full range of character for blending.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904240226375,"sku":"4904230044581","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/ScreenShot2020-07-29at3.34.23PM.png?v=1782423972","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/nikka-coffey-miyagikyo-single-malt-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}