Kurayoshi

Kurayoshi Matsui Pure Malt 12 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 37
Average Score
Avg 76
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Description

The Kurayoshi Matsui Pure Malt 12 Year is a blended malt whisky from the Matsui Shuzo Distillery in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It is aged for a minimum of 12 years, primarily in American white oak barrels. This whisky is known for its deep, complex aromas and well-balanced, mellow flavors, offering a genuine whisky character that is approachable. It is made with malts sourced from Scotland, blended with Japanese whisky, and cut to proof with the soft groundwaters of Tottori Prefecture's Mount Daisen.

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Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 186.53
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Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Scottish Malted Barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
2160
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
The Kurayoshi Collection
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Honey sweetness, granny smith apples, bright white wine, flamed orange peel, lemongrass, rye bread dough, subtle dark fruits, kiwi, pears, almond cookies, caramel, a hint of peat, smoke, and minerals.
Palate
Tingly, apple tartness, orchard fruits, faint red stone fruits, char, aromatic barley with a floral edge, fruity core of apple and white grape, nutty caramel, vanilla, sharp pepper, earthy, herbal, mineral note, light fruit, sherried malt, sultanas, roasted apricot, salted plum, hazelnut with baking spice and almond skin.
Finish
Pleasantly hot, medium-length with some light smoke, roasted nuts, mineral, peppery note, lime, ginger, floral, lightly fruity, dry, ground coffee, cooking chocolate, fading spice, soft and smooth.
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