Single Grain Whisky, Japan/Honshu – Miyagi

On the occasion of Nikka Whisky’s 90th anniversary, Coffey Grain is presented in a limited edition gift box. Made predominantly from corn and distilled in Coffey stills at the Miyagikyo distillery, this single grain offers a glimpse of the particularly smooth and charming grain whiskies that are essential components of Nikka Whisky blends. It is an original whisky for those in search of something unique.

Nose: Fresh and enticing, it reveals ripe pear, cherry and exotic fruit aromas. Citrus notes of blood orange and lemon appear, slowly giving way to more subtle floral scents. With air, aromas of pastry, coconut and bourbon vanilla emerge, with underlying notes of mint and a hint of musk.

Palate: Juicy and pleasant, the promises of the nose are kept. Intense ripe fruit with rum accents (banana) and caramel. The complexity develops with hint of liquorice and star anise. The mid-palate shows more fruit, dominated by pear nectar and quickly moving on the creamier notes with an omnipresent freshness.

Overall: Just as pleasant as on the palate with pear and vanilla bourbon, ending on a very nice light bitter touch.