spirits whiskey
45.0
Miyagikyo Single Malt — NAS
Miyagikyo — Nikka Distillery, Japan
About this product
The Miyagikyo NAS expression represents the opposite end of Nikka's Japanese single malt spectrum from Yoichi: light, floral, fruity, and elegant rather than heavy and maritime. It is the ideal introductory Japanese single malt for drinkers accustomed to Lowland Scotch or Irish whiskey — approachable, perfumed, and versatile. Pot-distilled at Miyagikyo using the distillery's natural spring water, matured primarily in ex-bourbon American oak to emphasise fruit and vanilla. The NAS replaced the 10 Year Old expression in 2015; it is widely available and represents excellent value in the Japanese single malt category.
The deductive profile Library
colourPale gold
noseFloral and fruit-forward — apple blossom, pear, apricot, gentle honey
palateLight and elegant — fresh fruit, vanilla, honey, subtle oak spice
finishShort-medium, clean, fruit and vanilla fade gently
Service
notesExceptional as a Highball: 1 part Miyagikyo to 3 parts chilled soda water, garnished with lemon peel.
glasswareGlencairn neat; tall glass for Highball
serve tempNeat or Highball (Japanese whisky soda)
Open The Library to see this section in full.
Open The LibraryTasting profile
Floral and fruit-forward — apple blossom, pear, apricot, gentle honey
Not yet carried in CA-BC
The pour exists; it simply hasn't crossed to your shelf yet.
This look is counted — the gap is the signal that brings it here.
Know who should carry it?
Name the importer, shop, or distributor who belongs on this page. If the checks confirm them, your cellar gets deeper — and you'll be the first to know.
Pairings
complement
Wagyu premium protein
Miyagikyo's light, floral, apple-blossom profile matches the clean grilled flavour of yakitori without overwhelming the delicate poultry — a natural Japanese pairing.
classic
main
complement
casual
Miyagikyo's Sendai floral character bridges the sanma sashimi; a gentle Tohoku whisky for Tohoku's autumn coastal fish
classic
fish_course
complement
casual
Miyagikyo's fruity gentleness bridges the teriyaki chicken glaze; a feminine Japanese single malt for a gentle Japanese tradition
classic
casual
complement
dessert
Miyagikyo's apple-pear character bridges the pear Tatin; a fruity Japanese single malt for a fruity French dessert
established
dessert
complement
cheese
Miyagikyo's floral softness bridges the fresh chèvre and yuzu; a gentle whisky for a fresh, citrus-bright cheese pairing
established
cheese
complement
casual
Miyagikyo's smooth fruity character bridges the salmon onigiri; a gentle Japanese whisky for a gentle Japanese comfort food
established
casual
complement
casual
Miyagikyo's delicacy bridges the nabemono broth; a gentle northern Japan whisky for a communal Japanese table tradition
established
main