Nikka Miyagikyo Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels 2020 Edition 750 Ml

Nikka's Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Barrel Finish, 2020 Edition, is a Japanese single malt whisky from the Miyagikyo distillery near Sendai, finished in casks that previously held apple brandy. Miyagikyo is known for a fruitier, more floral style than Nikka's coastal Yoichi distillery, and the apple brandy cask finish leans into that character, layering orchard-fruit sweetness and light spice over the whisky's base malt profile. Expect a softer, more approachable dram than a heavily peated Scotch, with the apple influence coming through clearly on the nose and finish. This is a pour for whisky drinkers curious about cask experimentation and Japanese distilleries beyond the more famous names.

How to drink Nikka Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Barrel Finish

Try it neat first to catch the apple brandy influence on the nose before it's diluted. If you want to stretch it further, a splash of soda water in a highball lets the orchard-fruit character carry through without overwhelming it.

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