Nikka Whisky has launched Miyagikyo Single Malt 10 Years Old, the flagship single malt from the Miyagikyo Distillery, Nikka’s second oldest distillery.
The reintroduction of its Single Malt 10 Years Old is crafted by Nikka Whisky’s current blending team, using reserved whisky batches to ensure consistency and quality for future releases. Building upon the signature characteristics of the Miyagikyo range. Marking the first age-statement Miyagikyo expression released since 2015, 90 proof expression represents a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing journey.
Alongside its new flavor profile, Miyagikyo Single Malt 10 Years Old debuts with refreshed packaging. A smaller label made from Japanese craft washi paper and from the long fibers of certain plants, highlights the whisky’s refined character and rich texture, while its delicate beige color conveys maturation. The most notable change is the key color, moving from the deep rose color symbolizing the sherry casks characteristics of Miyagikyo single malt, to a deep forest green to reinforce the beauty of the natural environment surrounding the Miyagikyo Distillery.
In parallel, Yoichi Single Malt 10 Years Old will also receive a design update beginning with the 2026 production batch. The new packaging adopts the same label format as Miyagikyo and features traditional Japanese indigo blue as its signature color, symbolizing the sea that surrounds Yoichi Distillery.
“With the 10-year-old expression, we wanted to reveal a new dimension of Miyagikyo’s signature character,” says Emiko Kaji, Nikka Whisky Education, Global PR Leader. “The result reflects both a decade of maturation and our vision for Miyagikyo’s future – honoring the distillery’s heritage while showcasing the confidence and craftsmanship of a new generation.”
Over the past decade, Nikka Whisky has navigated unprecedented challenges, including the suspension of many age-statement whiskies in 2015 due to a shortage of mature stock. Despite these constraints, Nikka Whisky continued to showcase its spirit through a series of non-age-statement releases of Yoichi and Miyagikyo single malts. In 2022, Nikka Whisky launched the Yoichi Single Malt 10 Years Old. The introduction of Miyagikyo Single Malt 10 Years Old marks another major step forward for the return of age-statement expressions to Nikka Whisky’s portfolio.
“For longtime fans of Nikka Whisky, the return of Miyagikyo with an age-statement is a continuation of a story that has been decades in the making,” says Brian Radics, CMO of Hotaling & Co. “We’re proud to help bring such a significant moment for Nikka to consumers across the United States.”
1,572 bottles of Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt 10 Years Old are available nationwide for $174.99.
