Kurayoshi Matsui Sakura Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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The Matsui – Sakura Cask single malt is distilled by the Kurayoshi distillery in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture. This whisky is double distilled in pot stills and aged in Sakura oak casks, sourced from the iconic cherry tree that symbolizes the fleeting nature of beauty and life in Japanese culture, inspiring many artists. The whisky matures in Tottori's naturally favorable environment and is then blended with high-quality spring water from Mount Daisen.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Warm amber with honey-gold highlights and a soft copper glow, a sunlit cherry-kissed hue inspired by Sakura oak.
Nose
Rich, full and sweet with cherry blossom flavors. A lush bouquet of cherry blossoms, honeyed fruit and soft malt—floral warmth unfolding with inviting depth that lingers on the nose.
Palate
Intense and light at the same time, the palate delivers malty depth with cherry blossom sweetness. A graceful, airy body leads to a light, floral finish that lingers with a delicate bouquet.
Finish
Delicate and ethereal, the finish unfurls with a whisper of cherry blossom, light and floral, leaving a clean, graceful sweetness that lingers.