Nikka Brought Back an Age Statement to Its Miyagikyo Whisky

A decade ago, Japanese whisky hit its peak in America; prices skyrocketed to levels not seen before, and bottles suddenly became increasingly scarce. Distilleries and producers blamed this on the category’s sudden rise in popularity, as collectors and whiskey fans became aware of just how good whisky from companies like Suntory and Nikka was. The end result was that many core single malt expressions and blends lost their age statements, but that trend has reversed lately—and…