Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery
- Distillery
- Miyagikyo
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47%
- Price
- £234.99
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Yeasty, Fragant, Honey
- Description
- Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast explores fermentation's influence on whisky character, highlighting the fruity and floral notes developed through carefully chosen yeast strains—a practice where Nikka and other Japanese producers maintain greater variation than many Scottish counterparts. This single malt showcases how fermentation science shapes the final spirit.
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Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast - Nikka Discovery is a single malt from Miyagikyo (Japan), bottled at 47% ABV. Expect fruity, floral and sweet character — fresh fruit, yeasty, fragant, honey. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast explores fermentation's influence on whisky character, highlighting the fruity and floral notes developed through carefully chosen yeast strains—a practice where Nikka and other Japanese producers maintain greater variation than many Scottish counterparts. This single malt showcases how fermentation science shapes the final spirit.
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