Matsui The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky

Matsui The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old is a pure malt Japanese whisky from Matsui Shuzo's Kurayoshi Distillery in Tottori Prefecture, a company established in 1910. The producer lists it at 43% ABV in a 700ml bottle, made from malt and matured in white oak barrels, and the label carries a 12 year age statement. Matsui describes an aroma of nuts and almonds followed by a rich malt flavour, with hints of vanilla and raisins and a faint smokiness, and a balance of sweetness, bitterness and acidity. Further notes include orange peel and toasted almond on the nose, red apple, vanilla and hazelnut on the palate, and a finish of lime, ginger and cocoa.

Tasting Notes: Nuts, rich malt, vanilla and raisins with a faint smokiness.

Nose: Nuts and almonds.

Palate: Rich malt with vanilla and raisins and a faint smoky note.

Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water.