Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 48%

Cherry wood casks are a rare luxury in the whisky world - Japanese wood in its most poetic form, used to give the whisky a touch of the homeland's spring.

Expert Description

Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 48%.

The whisky is produced by Matsui Shuzo, a distillery in Tottori prefecture with roots dating back to 1910, when the company started as a sake brewery. The Sakura Cask expression is finished in casks made of Japanese cherry wood, a technique that is both rare and demanding, as cherry wood is difficult to shape into casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cherry blossom, almond and a light sweet spice.

Palate

Soft with honey, marzipan and a delicate fruitiness.

Finish

Medium length and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask
Distillery: Matsui
Region/Country: Tottori, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4954621002188

Flavour Profile

Soft · Elegant · Floral · Delicate

Did You Know?

Matsui Shuzo began as a sake brewery in 1910 and only started producing whisky decades later - a transition typical of several of Japan's smaller distilleries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask

What is special about Sakura Cask?

The whisky is finished in casks made of Japanese cherry wood, a rare and demanding technique.

Who produces Kurayoshi whisky?

Matsui Shuzo, a distillery in Tottori prefecture with roots dating back to 1910.

Did Matsui Shuzo start as a whisky distillery?

No, the company started as a sake brewery and only later began producing whisky.

How strong is Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask?

It is bottled at 48% ABV.

Why are cherry wood casks rare?

Cherry wood is difficult to shape into casks compared to the more common oak.

What does Kurayoshi The Matsui Sakura Cask taste like?

Soft with cherry blossom, honey, marzipan and a delicate, elegant finish.