The Matsui
THE MATSUI SAKURA CASK 48%
The Matsui Sakura Cask is a single malt distilled by Kurayoshi Distillery, located in Tottori Prefecture. The Matsui Single malt is aged in Sakura casks, the famous and iconic Japanese cherry tree.
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Product Details
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- Category
- Whiskey
- Alcohol level
- 46%
- Brand
- The Matsui
- Origin
- Japan
- Distillery
- Kurayoshi
- Aging
- Sakura barrel
- Age
- 3 years minimum
- Aromatic profile
- Rich, gourmet and distinguished with white flower and soft spice notes (vanilla, cinnamon)
- Capacity
- 70cl
Tasting advice
Ice ball, straight, highball.
Tasting notes
Appareance
Light yellow.
Nose
Rich, gourmet and distinguished with white flower and soft spice notes (vanilla, cinnamon).
Palate
Reveals its character after a few seconds, proving straight-lined, rich and warming.
Finish
A lingering, very floral finish.
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The Matsui is Kurayoshi Distillery's line of exceptional Single Malt. The range also includes a whiskey-based Umeshu.
The Matsui Sakura Cask is a Single Malt distilled by Kurayoshi Distillery, located in Tottori Prefecture. The Matsui Single malt is aged in Sakura casks, the famous and iconic Japanese cherry tree. This tree holds an important place in Japanese culture, often used as a metaphor to underline the ephemeral nature of beauty but also of life. It has always been a source of inspiration for Japanese artists. Double distilled in Pot Still and then aged in Sakura casks in Tottori Prefecture, in a natural environment conducive to aging, this whisky is then reduced with natural spring water from Mount Daisen. A masterpiece carefully crafted with heart and passion by the Matsui team!
Illustration: Kikukawa Eizan "Beauty in the Cherry blossom Garden".
Rewards
Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2024
World Whiskies Awards - Category winner 2023
World Whiskies Awards - Gold 2023
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.
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