Kurayoshi

Kurayoshi Pure Malt 18 Year Old, Ex-Bourbon & White Oak Cask, 50%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 26
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

Matsui The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Japanese Whisky is an aged pure malt expression from Matsui Shuzo, produced in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It is matured for 18 years in white oak casks, bringing together sweetness, soft smoke, oak influence, and a polished profile. This premium whisky is known for its depth, complexity, and balance, proofed with soft groundwater from Mount Daisen. It has received multiple awards, including 'Japanese Whisky of the Year' in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2022 and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021.

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 196.83
Cask type
White Oak & Ex-Bourbon
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
100% malted barley, sourced from distilleries in Scotland and Japan
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Kurayoshi range; One of the most developed and collectible expressions in the Kurayoshi lineup; Most prestigious aged expression
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
Travel Retail
Nose
Honey, vanilla, mature oak, gentle smoke, soft spice, dried fruit, jasmine, toasted nuts, brown butter, hazelnut, sage, cigar box, subtle briny/maritime quality.
Palate
Layered malt, honeyed sweetness, savory vanilla, toasted wood, warming spice, baked cereal grain, mocha, stone fruit, citrus, caramel, cocoa, buttered bread, aromatic oak, brown sugar, orange peel, black tea, cumin powder.
Finish
Long and refined, lingering sweetness, spice, refreshing mint note, dried fruit, oak, toasted almond, leather, mocha, stone fruit, tannic woodiness.
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