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Miyagikyo 12 Year Old
The Miyagikyo 12 Year Old is a celebrated, discontinued single malt Japanese whisky produced by Nikka Whisky at the Miyagikyo Distillery in Sendai, Honshu. Known as a "sherry & sweet" style whisky, it was a popular expression of Miyagikyo's elegant, fruity character until it was officially phased out in 2015/2016 due to supply shortages.
 100% Malted Barley
 Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 89.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 84.00 pts 
Flaviar: 84.60 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 83.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 95.00 pts 
Part of the  Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: A delicate bouquet of sliced pears and ripe orchard fruits is layered with floral blossoms, sweet burnt toffee, and a faint, wispy trace of light peat smoke as noted by Malt and Oak Malt and Oak and The Whisky Club The Whisky Club
Palate: The silky mouthfeel brings forward flavors of honeyed apples and creamy vanilla, which are quickly balanced by warming spices like white pepper, cardamom, and a touch of ginger as described by The Dramble The Dramble and WhiskyRant WhiskyRant
Finish: It offers a medium-to-long, elegant finish characterized by lingering notes of green tea, almond, and soft sherry sweetness, concluding with a subtle, refreshing dryness as highlighted by March'e aux Vins March'e aux Vins and Whiskybase Whiskybase
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The Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery, multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aromas. From Yamazaki was born the surprising, delicate yet profound experience of a Japanese single malt whisky. Spiritual and deep, made at Yamazaki Distillery, the soulplace of Japanese whisky, its signature multi-layered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseurs all over the world. Today, Suntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki Whisky is not only the No.1 single malt whisky in Japan, but is enjoyed in more than 35 countries.
 100% Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 93.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 86.40 pts 
Total Wine: 92.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 90.00 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 87.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts 
Part of the  Beam Suntory family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, Mizunara (Japanese oak)
Palate: Coconut, vanilla, cranberry, butter.
Finish: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish.
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