The Matsui
THE MATSUI SINGLE MALT MIZUNARA SINGLE CASK
Discover The Matsui Mizunara Single Cask, a single malt distilled by the Kurayoshi distillery in Tottori prefecture. Aged in Mizunara oak casks, this whisky captures the unique qualities of this rare wood, bringing an elegance and length specific to its ageing process.
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Product Details
AJMATMIZCASKA
- Category
- Whiskey
- Alcohol level
- 48%
- Brand
- The Matsui
- Origin
- Japan
- Distillery
- Kurayoshi
- Aging
- Mizunara oak barrel
- Age
- 3 years minimum
- Tasting
- Ice ball, straight, highball
Tasting advice
Ice ball, straight, highball.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Light yellow.
Nose
Subtle, sweet, and clear scent of cherry blossom.
Palate
Rich, malty aroma sweet, and full-bodied with bold flavors.
Finish
Long finish.
Today, Mizunara casks account for just 10% of the whiskies aged in Japan. Its intrinsic qualities and the aromas it transmits are recognised by Japanese whisky lovers for its unique character. The Matsui Mizunara Cask is a single malt distilled by the Kurayoshi distillery in Tottori prefecture. This whisky is aged in Mizunara oak casks. Mizunara oak is as famous for its rarity as for its complexity. Mizunara oak takes 200 to 300 years to mature, giving it exceptional aromatic qualities. This variety of oak is found only in the forests of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, north of Honshū. Mizunara brings a honeyed woodiness that coats the whisky and adds an elegant length specific to this ageing process. This whisky is reduced with fresh water from snowfalls in the Daisen mountains. Ageing takes place in Tottori prefecture, where nature is dominant and temperatures vary greatly with the seasons (the angels' share corresponds to 3% evaporation from the barrel).
Only 7 casks available for Europe in 2024.
Illustration: "Umezawa in the province of Sagam" by Katsushika Hokusai.
Kurayoshi Distillery
Located in the town of the same name in Tottori prefecture, has been producing Japanese spirits since 1910. Sake, shochu and brandy enabled this micro-distillery to develop unique expertise combining tradition with innovation. The distillery’s proximity to Mount Daisen means that it can draw on fresh water from this mountain’s generous snowfall. Whiskies from the Kurayoshi distillery have consistently impressed the judging panels of various international competitions and won numerous awards, in particular those based on exacting blind tastings. The Kurayoshi distillery’s production levels are low and stocks are very limited.
