Matsui Single Malt Sakura Cask 700ml

43%

Appearance:
Matsui Single Malt Sakura Cask graces the glass with a gentle golden hue, reflecting the delicacy and grace associated with cherry blossoms.

Aroma:
Upon nosing, the whisky releases a bouquet of soft floral notes, characteristic of Sakura wood. A subtle sweetness intertwines with hints of fruitiness, creating an elegant and inviting aroma.

Palate:
The first sip unfolds a light and nuanced character. The Sakura wood influence imparts delicate floral flavors, reminiscent of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The gentle sweetness harmonizes with subtle fruit notes, creating a well-balanced and refined palate.

Flavor Profile:
Crafted with precision, this single malt whisky captures the essence of Japanese cherry blossoms. The Sakura wood contributes a unique floral complexity, while the gentle sweetness and fruitiness add layers of sophistication to the overall flavor profile.

Versatility:
Matsui Single Malt Sakura Cask is best enjoyed neat, allowing the delicate flavors to shine. The whisky's finesse and elegance make it a perfect choice for contemplative sipping, offering a sensory journey inspired by the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season.

Finish:
The finish is graceful and lingering, with the Sakura wood leaving a subtle floral impression on the palate. The gentle sweetness gracefully fades, inviting you to savor the ephemeral beauty encapsulated in each sip.

Matsui Shuzou was founded in 1910 and is located in the Tottori Prefecture northwest of Kyoto on the shore of the Sea of Japan. Fresh ground water from the Tottori prefecture wilderness is a blessing from the earth and is used to bring the Kurayoshi Whisky to proof.
The Matsui Sakura Cask is a single malt distilled by Kurayoshi Distillery, located in Tottori Prefecture. The Matsui Single malt is aged in Sakura casks, the famous and iconic Japanese cherry tree.
The largest producers are Suntory and Nikka but it is Karuizawa which is the gold standard or so to speak, prices for it have been souring, a bottle with was worth 1000 USD a year ago is often worth 2000 or more today.
Founded in 1910, Matsui Whisky is located in Tottori Prefecture, northwest of Kyoto, on the shore of the Sea of Japan.
Matsui was a brand name operated by British electronic company Dixons Retail. The brand was known for a variety of budget price consumer electronic products and household appliances between the 1980s and 2010s.A single malt whisky distilled in the rich, natural environment of Tottori and aged in Mizunara (Japanese oak）casks.
Today, Mizunara casks represent only 10% of the stock of aged whiskies in Japan. Its intrinsic qualities and the aromas it transmits are recognized by Japanese whisky lovers for its unique character. This oak takes 200 to 300 years to mature, it brings exceptional aromatic qualities.
The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky.