The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask
- Distillery
- Kurayoshi
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £92.5
- Community rating
- 3.33 / 5 (6 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Toasted, Old Wood, Malt Extract, Chocolate
- Description
- A sherried blended malt from Matsui Shuzou, the lesser-known Japanese producer combining Scottish whisky with home-produced Japanese malt. The blend merges distinct whisky traditions—Scottish peating techniques with Japanese production philosophy—into a singular expression.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask is a blended malt from Kurayoshi (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — sherried, toasted, old wood, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
A sherried blended malt from Matsui Shuzou, the lesser-known Japanese producer combining Scottish whisky with home-produced Japanese malt. The blend merges distinct whisky traditions—Scottish peating techniques with Japanese production philosophy—into a singular expression.
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