The Matsui
THE MATSUI SINGLE MALT SAKURA SINGLE CASK
Discover Matsui Sakura Cask, a single malt passionately crafted by the Kurayoshi distillery. Aged in Sakura casks and produced by double pot still distillation and ageing in an ideal natural environment, each sip reveals the authenticity and passion of the Matsui team.
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Product Details
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- Category
- Whiskey
- Alcohol level
- 48%
- Brand
- The Matsui
- Origin
- Japan
- Distillery
- Kurayoshi
- Aging
- Sakura 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.
The Matsui Sakura Cask is a single malt distilled by the Kurayoshi distillery in Tottori prefecture. The Matsui Single Malt is aged in Sakura casks, the famous and iconic Japanese cherry tree. This tree plays an important role in Japanese culture, often used as a metaphor to underline the ephemeral nature of both beauty and life. It has always been a source of inspiration for Japanese artists. Double distilled in Pot Still, then aged in Sakura casks in Tottori prefecture, in a natural environment conducive to ageing. This whisky is then reduced with natural spring water from Mount Daisen. A masterpiece carefully crafted with heart and passion by the Matsui team!
Only 7 casks available for Europe in 2024.
Illustration inspired by: Kikukawa Eizan “Beauty in the Cherry blossom Garden”.
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.
