The Matsui
THE MATSUI SINGLE MALT JAPANESE WHISKY SAKURA SINGLE CASK 5 YEARS OLD
Discover The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Cask 5 years, a single malt distilled by the Kurayoshi distillery in Tottori prefecture. Aged in sakura casks for 5 years, this whisky offers a unique sensory experience.
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Product Details
AJMATSAK5YOCASKA
- Category
- Whiskey
- Alcohol level
- 48%
- Brand
- The Matsui
- Origin
- Japan
- Distillery
- Kurayoshi
- Aging
- Sakura barrel
- Age
- 5 years
- Tasting
- Ice ball, straight, highball
Tasting advice
Ice ball, straight, highball.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Gold.
Nose
A rich aroma with notes of mint, chocolate, and cedar.
Palate
Malt, biscuits, honey, citrus, orchard fruit and sakura notes.
Finish
Smooth and complex with nuances of dark chocolate.
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. This remarkable expression comes from a single Sakura cask, aged for a duration of 5 years. It is here that the essence of delicate flowers is beautifully pronounced, offering a sensory experience that embodies the perfect harmony between craftsmanship and dedication.
Only 6 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.
