The Matsui Sakura Single Cask
- Distillery
- Kurayoshi
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £121.5
- Tasting notes
- Fragant, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vanilla
- Description
- The Matsuri Sakura Single Cask from Kurayoshi distillery was aged five years in Japanese sakura wood, drawing on Mount Daisen spring water for its mineral character. Delicate floral notes and subtle spice emerge alongside soft sweetness, creating an understated profile that diverges from conventional cask maturation. The result is a whisky that emphasizes balance and refinement over bold extraction. Best appreciated by those drawn to minimalist elegance.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Matsui Sakura Single Cask is a 5-year-old single malt from Kurayoshi (Japan), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and floral character — fragant, fresh fruit, honey, vanilla. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Matsuri Sakura Single Cask from Kurayoshi distillery was aged five years in Japanese sakura wood, drawing on Mount Daisen spring water for its mineral character. Delicate floral notes and subtle spice emerge alongside soft sweetness, creating an understated profile that diverges from conventional cask maturation. The result is a whisky that emphasizes balance and refinement over bold extraction. Best appreciated by those drawn to minimalist elegance.
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