{"id":11099,"date":"2024-01-23T09:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T09:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selmawineandliquor.com\/?post_type=product&p=11099"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:50:53","slug":"nikka-discovery-miyagikyo-2021-peated-single-malt-japanese-whisky","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/selmawineandliquor.com\/?product=nikka-discovery-miyagikyo-2021-peated-single-malt-japanese-whisky","title":{"rendered":"Nikka Discovery Miyagikyo 2021 Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Nikka Discovery Miyagikyo 2021 Peated Single Malt Japanese Whisky<\/h2>\n

Nikka has decided to spice things up a little. While waiting for their age statement stock to be replenished and their finest expressions to be released, they decided to showcase all of the experiments the distillery has made over the years. In the 2021 Mikka Discovery series, they presented two well-known single malts, Miyagikyo and Yoichi, in a different expression than usual. The main theme of the 2021 Mikka Discovery series is peat switcheroo. The traditionally bold and intense Yoichi has suddenly found itself with no peat; and the typically gentle, floral, and delicate Miyagikyo was released in a peated version. So the Miyagikyo Discovery series is a bold, edgy Whiskey, very smoke-forward and intense. There are still hints of the floral delicateness Mikayago is known for, but this version will bring forward a completely new expression of a known classic. Both versions were released in 20.000 bottles only. <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to grab your bottle today! <\/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 underground 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 starts off strongly with aromas of smoke that are balanced by vanilla cream and buttered toast. On the palate, ash, buttered popcorn, grilled pineapples, peaches, and herbs. The finish is herby and develops into pleasant rich creaminess. A little rough around the edges, this youngster offers some interesting flavors and great complexity.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Size<\/span>750mL<\/span>
\n Proof<\/span>96 (48% ABV)<\/span>
\n*Please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary<\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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In the 2021 Discovery Series, Nikka takes us backstage to have a glimpse (and a sip) into their experiments with our beloved single malts, presenting their traditionally floral Miyagikyo in a peated version expression. It turns out, smoke and edge make it even better.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":81948,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[295],"product_tag":[555],"class_list":["post-11099","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-whiskey","product_tag-nikka-discovery-miyagikyo","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