Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700mL Angostura 5 Year Old Caribbean Rum 700ml Heron in 1874

Heron in 1874

The initial pass finds aromas of prune

re-toasted and re-sized

In the 1920’s Prohibition Era

Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700mL Angostura 5 Year Old Caribbean Rum 700ml Heron in 1874Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700mL This Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year Old Single Malt expression sounds delightful right off the bat. The smoke and sweetness of this malts nose remind me of the Yoichi 15, but the body is a different animal. Here, that rusticness has faded away to reveal a satin body, mouth filling with thick caramel, vanilla custard, and just wisps of smoke. Theres an almost lemon candy like character around the