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The Matsui Sakura Cask, Sakura Cask, Cask #117, 2018, 48%
Matsui

The Matsui Sakura Cask, Sakura Cask, Cask #117, 2018, 48%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

A single malt whisky from Kurayoshi Distillery in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, part of The Matsui range. This expression is matured in Sakura (Japanese cherry wood) casks. The distillery, founded in 1910, began distilling its own whisky in 2017. It uses pure groundwater from Mount Daisen. This is a non-age-statement release.

Change-18.4%
LatestSGD 125
HighSGD 159
LowSGD 70
SGD 170SGD 133SGD 96SGD 59Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 1Aug 10May 1Sep 30Aug 1 - SGD 153 - European Whisky Auctions - Aug 1, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 159 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 119 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 159 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 90 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 70 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026May 1 - SGD 94 - European Whisky Auctions - May 1, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 111 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 99 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Sep 30 - SGD 125 - European Whisky Auctions - Sep 30, 2026

Recently Sold

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 125.09
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 99.36
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 110.78

Listed For Sale

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 203.08
CellarbrationVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 164.00
Cask type
Sakura Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
117
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% Malted Barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
The Matsui range
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich, floral, with notes of almond, fresh orange, melon, white flowers, vanilla, cinnamon, and red berries.
Palate
Sweet and rich, with baking spices, citrus, white fruits, spring blossom, creamy malt, and red berries.
Finish
Lingering and floral, with white pepper heat, vanilla sponge cake, dry wine, sweet spices, and hints of mint.
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