{"id":10889,"date":"2024-01-23T09:29:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selmawineandliquor.com\/?post_type=product&p=10889"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:50:38","slug":"nikka-miyagikyo-aromatic-yeast-japanese-single-malt-whisky","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/selmawineandliquor.com\/?product=nikka-miyagikyo-aromatic-yeast-japanese-single-malt-whisky","title":{"rendered":"Nikka Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast Japanese Single Malt Whisky"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Nikka Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast Japanese Single Malt Whisky<\/h2>\n

Starting in 2021, Nikka’s Discovery series has them showcasing various experiments that the distillery has been working on over the years. In 2022, they released 2 unique expressions from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries, focusing on how fermentation and different yeast strains affect the aromas and flavors of Japanese whisky. Nikka Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast is an unpeated 95-proof single malt that was produced with yeasts that encouraged the development of fruity flavors and aromas, resuling in a malty whisky with layers of floral and fruity notes. The 94-proof expression builds on the signature taste profile of Miyagikyo distillery with notes of peaches and apricots.<\/p>\n

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About Nikka Whisky<\/h2>\n

In 1895, Masataka Taketsuru \u2014 the father of Japanese Whisky \u2014 was born in the small town of Takehara, Japan. At the time, Masataka’s family owned a sake brewery, and in preparing to carry on the family trade, Masataka studied chemistry and biology at Osaka Technical High School. Upon matriculation, however, Masataka showed more interest in whisky than in sake and in 1918, enrolled at the University of Glasgow, becoming the first Japanese ever to study the art of whisky-making.<\/p>\n

While in Scotland, Masataka took chemistry courses during the day while apprenticing with distilleries at night, learning to distill and blend whisky first-hand at some of Scotland’s most prestigious distilleries. In 1920, Masataka returned to Japan, and within the decade, had produced the country’s first single malt whisky.<\/p>\n

Deeming the terroir<\/em> perfect for whisky production, Masataka moved to the town of Yoichi in 1934 and opened the doors to Nikka Whisky Co. Yoichi is encapsulated by mountains (to the east, south and west) and by the Sea of Japan (to the north), creating a unique and isolated environment for whisky-production. The clean air, humidity and access to unde rground water filtered through a layer of peat results in a rich and masculine malt. Years later, Masataka established the Miyagikyo Distillery, which is also situated in northern Japan. Surrounded by mountains and two rivers, the Miyagikyo Distillery produces a more mild and feminine whisky as compared to Yoichi. <\/p>\n

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About Japanese Whisky<\/h2>\n

Although maybe not be the first Spirit you would think of when Japan is mentioned; the Japanese make one of the best types of whisky in the world. It\u2019s heavily influenced by scotch but with smoother and delicate notes.<\/p>\n

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The history of the Japanese whisky is not even a century old, but in this short time, the Japanese blended and single malts have taken over the world by storm and can easily go against their whisk(e)y counterparts from across the globe.<\/p>\n

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Check out our impressive selection of Japanese whiskies, find your new favorite in the best Japanese whiskies bottles under $200, or explore our treasury of rare & hard to find Japanese whiskies. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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The nose is malty with marshmallow, lavender, orchard fruit, vanilla, and hints of citrus. Look for herbaceous, fruity, and honey notes on the balanced palate. The finish is silky smooth and long with tea, a touch of salinity, and fruit.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Size<\/span>750mL<\/span>
\n Proof<\/span>94 (47% ABV)<\/span>
\n*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary<\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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This unpeated, fruity, and nuanced Japanese single malt was released as a part of Nikka’s 2022 experimental Discovery series, focusing on how yeast and fermentation affect whisky. <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":81738,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[295],"product_tag":[518],"class_list":["post-10889","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-whiskey","product_tag-nikka-miyagikyo-aromatic-yeast-japanese-single-malt-whisky","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t