{"product_id":"nikka-miyagikyo-10-year-old-japanese-whisky","title":"Nikka Miyagikyo 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikka Miyagikyo 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e marks the return of an icon: the first age-stated Miyagikyo single malt released since 2015. Nikka reserved casks of its flagship Miyagikyo single malt through a decade of stock shortages, and this 2026 reintroduction — drawn from carefully preserved batches matured a minimum of 10 years — is limited to just 1,572 bottles for the entire United States. We have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyagikyo Distillery, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan — founded 1969 by Masataka Taketsuru as Nikka's second distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remade casks at the core, with subtle influence from sherry casks and new American oak; ester-rich batches bring the citrus lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bottle in stock — US allocation of 1,572 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikka's official notes: a fruity aroma reminiscent of apples and citrus, complemented by a subtle sweet vanilla note developed through maturation. The taste is rich and well-balanced, the sweetness of malt harmonizing with ripe fruits, and the finish is a pleasant aftertaste — gently sweet and slightly bitter. It builds on Miyagikyo's signature apple-like fruitiness and silky mouthfeel, with gentle wood accents and delicate vanilla from the remade casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Miyagikyo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky, built Miyagikyo in 1969 in a forested valley where two rivers meet near Sendai — chosen as the soft, fruity counterpoint to the robust coastal style of Yoichi. The 2026 release wears refreshed packaging: a smaller label of beige washi paper and a deep forest green key colour reflecting the woods around the distillery. Its sibling release is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nikka-yoichi-10-year-old-japanese-whisky\"\u003eNikka Yoichi 10 Year Old Japanese Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, and the distillery's everyday expression is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nikka-miyagikyo-japanese-whisky\"\u003eNikka Miyagikyo Japanese Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e; for a smokier take, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nikka-discovery-single-malt-miyagikyo-peated\"\u003eNikka Discovery Series Miyagikyo Peated\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whisky this balanced rewards a neat pour or a single large cube. A highball with soda and a twist of citrus plays directly to its apple-and-citrus character. Browse more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Miyagikyo 10 Year Old so hard to find?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikka suspended its age-stated Miyagikyo in 2015 when mature stocks ran short. This 2026 return is limited to 1,572 bottles for the whole US market, allocated through importer Hotaling \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the regular Miyagikyo single malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10 Year Old carries a guaranteed minimum age of 10 years, is built on remade casks with sherry and new American oak influence, and wears the new washi-paper label in forest green. The regular Miyagikyo is a no-age-statement bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size and proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 700mL, bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — one bottle only, and every delivery requires an adult (21+) signature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68095342903339,"sku":"DM17665L","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/miyagikyo10.jpg?v=1793476675","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/nikka-miyagikyo-10-year-old-japanese-whisky","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}