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Nikka Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet
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Nikka Miyagikyo Sherry & Sweet

3.73 Decent

32 reviews32 ratings

93 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Japanese Whisky Japan No age statement 55% ABV

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About this bottle

This single malt, formerly exclusive to the Miyagikyo distillery in Sendai, became a rare annual offering from the distillery shop. Bottled at cask strength, its name accurately reflects the prominent flavors derived from the numerous sherry-aged vintages within the blend.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 70
Sweet 65
Rich 60
Spicy 45
Oily 35
Floral 34
Tart 30

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 7 parsed reviews.

Hollis Parson 5.0

Classic Sherry bomb, excellent for the holidays. Nose: Raisins, Dates, Figs, Dark Chocolate, Luxardo Cherries, Honey, Prune Juice, Blood Oranges, Gingerbread, Raspberries, Espresso, Blackberries Palate: Raisins, Dark Chocolate, Prunes, Figs, Cherries, Dates, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Mocha, Espresso, Blood Oranges, Walnuts, Blackberries Finish: Raisins, Figs, Dates, Plums, Toffee, Bananas, Honey, Cloves

Raymond Negron 4.0

From a 3-bottle sampler pack - this one is much less intense than the Fruity and Rich option. Yet, it seems richer? It's baffling.

Allen Ahmad 3.0

This is a rich, potent spirit with a sweet initial impact. The sherry character is very pronounced.

Layne Roberts 4.0

Quite similar to Glenmorangie Lasanta. Full-bodied and rather potent, it benefits from water. 91

Carolina Sprague 4.0

My first sherry cask whisky, and it's truly enjoyable!

Jess Donaldson 3.0

Strange, woody... strong... but I don't need it again.

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