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Nikka Miyagikyo 20 Year Old Genshu – Single Cask #117483, 60% ABV, 50cl

Nikka Miyagikyo 20 Year Old Genshu – Single Cask #117483, 60% ABV, 50cl

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A rare, high-strength Japanese single malt, this Nikka Miyagikyo 20 Year Old Genshu is a seriously collectible bottle for fans of mature Japanese whisky. Bottled at a formidable 60% ABV and presented in the less common 50cl format, it offers the chance to own a cask-strength style Miyagikyo with clear single-cask identity (Cask #117483) and a full 20 years of maturation behind it.

Key Details:
- Producer: Nikka Whisky
- Distillery: Miyagikyo
- Type: Single malt whisky
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Age: 20 years old
- Cask Number: #117483
- ABV: 60%
- Bottle Size: 50cl
- Style Note: Genshu (high-strength / undiluted style)

Producer Background:
- Nikka was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, following the creation of the Yoichi distillery in Hokkaido
- Taketsuru studied Organic Chemistry at the University of Glasgow in 1918 and later apprenticed at Longmorn and Hazelburn
- In its early years, Nikka produced apple juice and cider to support the business while whisky matured
- Nikka also owns Ben Nevis distillery in Scotland, with malt whisky shipped to Japan for use in Nikka Black

Tasting Notes (style-led for a mature, high-strength Miyagikyo):
- Nose: Rich orchard fruit, honeyed malt, polished oak, dried fruit, and warming spice.
- Palate: Powerful and concentrated with dark fruit, toffee, oak spice, and a layered, mature sweetness.
- Finish: Long, warming, and complex with lingering fruit, spice, and oak.

Why Collect / Buy:
- 20-year-old Miyagikyo with single cask identification (#117483)
- High-strength “Genshu” style at 60% ABV
- Less common 50cl format adds interest for collectors
- Strong appeal for fans of mature Nikka and premium Japanese single malts

Seller Notes (editable):
- Nikka Miyagikyo 20 Year Old Genshu
- Cask #117483
- 60% ABV, 50cl
- Please review photos carefully for fill level, label condition

Bidder Confidence:
- Photos form part of the description—please check condition carefully
- Professionally packed for shipping; UK & international shipping available
- Buyer responsible for any local duties/taxes/import restrictions

 

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