Miyagikyo Single Malt + 2 Glazen

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Miyagikyo Single Malt + 2 Glazen is a(n) whisky from Japan by the brand Miyagikyo. It falls within the whisky group under the category Single Malt. It is one of the many references you can currently buy online at Drankenshop Broekmans.

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Miyagikyo single malts come from a place that Masataka Taketsuru himself considered the ideal place to produce single malt whisky. This valley in Miyagi Prefecture is the location where the Hirosegawa and Nikkagawa rivers meet, two rivers that provide a supply of pure water, the right humidity and fresh air. A lighter, cleaner spirit is produced at Miyagikyo, thanks to the lyne arms at the stills rising. This produces an elegant and fruity style. A combination of lightly-peated and unpeated malt is used.

This Miyagikyo single malt was launched in 2016 as a replacement for the then standard with an age statement. It immediately captured the hearts of tasters everywhere with its elegant and no-nonsense style. The nose immediately sets the tone: full of aroma and rich. Iris flower, malted barley, exotic fruit, liquorice and camphor. Then soft roasted wood and ash and more aromatic elements. White flowers and beeswax play guest roles. The mouth is firm and lively. The base is malted barley, which provides a prime playing field for spices, liquorice, ginger, cinnamon and chocolate. The elegance shows in the middle of the tasting experience, with fresh tobacco leaf and coconut. The finish is long and soft, as if a rose is slowly ageing. Fine tannins balance out the sharp edges in the character (zest) and then the finish extinguishes very slowly with hints of toasted nuts, stewed fruit and a fine tropical fruit (lychee?) as an end note.

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This whisky is matured in Sherry + Bourbon barrels. It is a version of 70 cl and has an alcohol content of 45%.

With a no-age-statement whisky, no age is indicated on the bottle. Often producers choose not to disclose age when an older whisky is supplemented by younger ones. After all, according to the rules, the age must always be the youngest whisky in the blend, which is not desirable when the bulk in the blend is older (and therefore more valuable). Conversely, one can also choose not to mention age, when predominantly young whisky is diluted with a small amount of (very) old whisky. In that case, the product is often marketed at a higher price, and to justify that high(er) price, a choice is made not to mention an age (which would otherwise be the youngest in the blend).

We have compiled a flavour profile for this Miyagikyo Single Malt + 2 Glazen whisky. Of course, taste is very personal, so these parameters mainly serve as a guide to help you figure out what you like so you can discover new things.

The fruity flavours are quite noticeable, but are not dominant. They help determine the flavour, profile and character of this drink but are less decisive than any strong notes present. There are noticeable woody, and also spicy hints, but these flavours are subtle. They add extra character and depth to this drink, without really pushing it in any particular direction.

Based on this profile, you can conclude that this whisky has a rather mild character, without any extremes.