Region of Origin / Grade: Japanese Whisky Tottori, Japan
Alcohol content: 43 per cent
Volume: 700ml
Barrel: White oak
Ageing time: 12 years
This whisky has been aged for over twelve years in American bourbon white oak casks, giving it perfect acidity and sweetness, with vanilla and sultana notes and a light smokiness that spreads on the palate. Nutty, almondy and full-bodied malt aromas spread across the palate, with a light vanilla and raisin-like smokiness, and a balance of sweetness, bitterness and acidity to emphasise the ageing of the whisky.
Kurayoshi Whisky Distillery was founded 13 years before Yamazaki by Matsui Sakuzo in 1910 in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture, and started as a taro shochu distillery, which was derived from Tottori Prefecture's second-to-none water quality, and then began researching whisky. Kurayoshi Whisky is made from carefully selected whisky and is made from natural spring water from the Oyama mountain range, which is a rich natural resource. Kurayoshi has been recognised by the Japanese liquor industry as an outstanding whisky, combining whisky and sherry casks.
【Distillery】
Kurayoshi Distillery is a subsidiary distillery of Matsui Sake Brewery, founded in Tottori Prefecture in 1910. Kurayoshi Distillery, which is situated next to the Oyama mountain system in Tottori Prefecture, takes its name from the fact that ‘Kurayoshi’ represents the origin of ‘good life’, and with the mountains on one side and the Sea of Japan on the other side, the difference in temperature between the warm and cold makes whisky maturing a lot quicker. It can be said that the nature of this area has created Kurayoshi whisky. Although the number of people at the distillery is small, we are all moving forward together with the intention of making the best whisky we can with our own hands.
Matsui Brewery was founded in 1910 in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, and has a history of 107 years. At first, it started by making taro shochu, but because the water quality in Tottori Prefecture is one of the best in Japan, Matsui Brewery began to develop another line of liquor sales. After the taro shochu, they began to research whisky, and this research and development and improvement created the great taste of today's Kurayoshi whisky, which is made from carefully selected Northern Scotch whisky and distilled in Japan. The whiskies are made using carefully selected Northern Scotch whisky and Japanese domestic distillation techniques, as well as the rich natural resources of Tottori Prefecture and the natural spring water of the Oyama mountain range. Kurayoshi has been rated by the Japanese spirits industry as an outstanding whisky with honeyed lemon sugar and malt flavours on the palate.
【Channing in a Barrel】
Whisky making is a process in which quality water is essential, but on top of that, ageing in casks is also an essential ingredient in the production of a fine whisky. Under the guidance of Matsui's philosophy, Kurayoshi Distillery is committed to producing a wide range of whiskies, using not only traditional wine or sherry casks for ageing, but also challenging new casks such as those made from Japanese oak or cherry blossom wood.
【Numerous awards 】
Whisky is generally described as ‘tasty’, but everyone's preference is different. Kurayoshi's water is soft, and when whisky is made with this water, the desired flavour comes out naturally. At Kurayoshi Distillery, we are always mindful of the fact that we want to make whisky that is loved by everyone. We have been making use of our technology for many years, and we continue to innovate and experiment every day. Please be sure to try it!
