Using the two Coffey stills at the Miyagikyo distillery, which were imported from Scotland to Japan in 1963, Nikka have produced a number of single cask single grain whiskies from time to time over the years. This, however, is their larger release of wonderfully exotic grain whisky. Now in a 70cl bottle! Hooray!
Nose Bourbon-like vanilla and corn notes with a herbal hint of chamomile.
Palate Sweet, fruity flavours of melon, grapefruit and thick syrup, balanced by crunchy biscuits and fresh vanilla.
Finish The corn notes, sweet and vibrant, last on the finish.
Overall Fans of grain whisky should be pretty happy with this, as well as bourbon lovers.