Kurayoshi Japanese Whisky
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Below is a whisky from the Japanese distillery of Kurayoshi. The whiskies available from Kurayoshi are all blends with a mix of 70cl and 3cl tasters for you to choose from
Kurayoshi 12 Year Old World Blended Malt Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 43% - A 12-year-old world blended whisky from the Kurayoshi range, produced by the Matsui Shuzou distillery in Tottori Prefecture. Aromas of charred orange peel, lemongrass and rye bread fill the nose, complemented by notes of apple, white grape, barley, lime blossom, ginger and a hint of smoke throughout the palate."
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Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 50% - An 18-year-old world blended malt whisky from Matsui Shuzuo distillerys Kurayoshi range, made with a combination of malt whiskies from Japan and Scotland, creating a smoky, fruity character with hints of vanilla."
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Kurayoshi 8 Year Old World Blended Malt Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 43% - An eight-year-old world blended malt from the Kurayoshi range, produced by the Matsui Shuzou in the Tottori Prefecture. Aromas of toffee, red berries, violets, pink peppercorn, orange peel, toasted oak macadamia nuts and strawberries throughout the palate."
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Kurayoshi Pure Malt Sherry Cask Blended Malt Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 43% - A sherry cask matured expression of Matsui Shuzous Kurayoshi Pure Malt world blended whisky, made with a combination of Japanese and Scottish whiskies. Aromas of ripe fruit, dark chocolate and garden herbs fill the nose, complemented by aromas of orange, lemongrass and raisins on the palate."
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Kurayoshi Pure Malt World Blended Malt Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 43% - A world-blended malt from the Kurayoshi range from Japanese producer Matsui Shuzou distillery. Made with a combination of whiskies from Scotland and Japan, this whisky offers notes of sherry-soaked fruit, cinnamon, toasted nuts, vanilla pod and raisins throughout the palate."
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Matsui Mizunara / Kurayoshi Distillery Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 48% - A Matsui Japanese single malt from Kurayoshi distillery that has been matured in rare Japanese mizunara oak casks and features Katsushika Hokusais Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji. Aromas of cherry blossom, vanilla, baking spices and coconut cream fill the nose, complemented by notes of oak, cinnamon, ginger, toffee, caramel and tobacco throughout the palate."
Buy Now for £136.00
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Matsui Peated / Kurayoshi Distillery Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 48% - A peated single malt from Kurayoshi distillerys Matsui range, offering notes of soft smoke, apples, vanilla, peppery oak and savoury malt throughout the palate and lingering in the finish."
Buy Now for £133.00
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Matsui Sakura / Kurayoshi Distillery Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Single Malt Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 48% - A Japanese single malt from Kurayoshi Distillery, Matsui Sakura has been matured in casks made from cherry wood and featuring artwork by Kikukawa Eizan on the label, entitled ""Beauty in the Cherry Blossom Garden"". Aromas of cherry blossom, almonds, orange and melon fill the nose, complemented by notes of baking spices, orange zest, malt, vanilla sponge, honeysuckle and more cherry blossom throughout the palate."
Buy Now for £138.00
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Matsui Umeshu with Japanese Whisky Liqueurs
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Liqueurs Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 14.00% - Well, well, well. Wellity, wellity, wellity. What have we here? Umeshu (traditional Japanese plum liqueur) blended with Japanese whisky. Were sure you could serve this in a number of ways, but for our money this bottle has Highball written all over it."
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Matsui Umeshu with Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 12.9% - A fruity, complex liqueur that combines Matsui Umeshu – a Japanese plum liqueur – with whisky from Kurayoshi. The result is a combination of sweet, vibrant plum notes and toasted oak, vanilla and toffee throughout the palate."
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The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 43.00% - This is the 12 year old Kurayoshi expression - a blended malt from the little-known Matsui Shuzou distillery in Japans Tottori Prefecture. These whiskies are made with malts sources from Scotland, then blended with Japanese whisky and volcanic-rock-filtered water."
Buy Now for £135.24
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The Kurayoshi 8 Year Old Blended Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 43.00% - 8 year old blended malt whisky from The Kurayoshi range, produced by Matsui Shuzou in the Tottori Prefecture. These whiskies are made with a blend of Scotch and Japanese malt whiskies, brought down to bottling strength with volcanic-stone-filtered water."
Buy Now for £117.66
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The Kurayoshi Pure Malt Blended Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Pure Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 43.00% - A blended malt from little-known Japanese whisky producer, Matsui Shuzou. Its made with whiskies sourced from Scottish distilleries, blended with Japanese whisky and volcanic-stone-filtered water. The distillery is located in the Tottori Prefecture, the least populous prefecture in Japan, well-known for its sand dunes."
Buy Now for £86.84
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The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Blended Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 43.00% - A sherried expression from the Kurayoshi range, created by little-known Japanese whisky producer Matsui Shuzou (also known for sake and shochu). These whiskies are blended malts, made with whiskies distilled in Scotland and shipped over to Japan, where theyre blended with Japanese whisky."
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The Kurayoshi Tottori Blended Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 43.00% - Here we have a 700ml bottling of The Kurayoshi Tottori. Combining a blend of Scottish and Japanese malts and grains, this flagship expression takes its name from the Tottori Prefecture of Japan. Ideal for Highballs and the like."
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The Kurayoshi Tottori Bourbon Barrel (50cl) Blended Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
50cl / 43.00% - A blended whisky from The Kurayoshi range, made with malt and grain whiskies from Scotland and Japan. This expression is aged in bourbon barrels, helping to develop hefty helpings of intense vanilla notes."
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The Kurayoshi Tottori Bourbon Barrel Blended Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 43.00% - A brill bourbon-barrel matured blend from Japans Kurayoshi Tottori range, featuring a bounty of fruit and vanilla notes alongside a whisper of smoke. Ought to be good for sipping neat, or for enjoying in a Highball, we reckon."
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The Matsui Mizunara Cask Single Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 48.00% - From the Kurayoshi Distillery comes The Matsui Mizunara Cask, which unsuprisingly has been aged in rare Japanese Mizunara oak. The no age statement single malt was bottled at 48% ABV, after blending with water from Mt. Daisen. On the bottle you can see Katsushika Hokusais Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji, featuring red-crowned cranes which are native to Japan."
Buy Now for £130.57
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The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 48.00% - A single malt from the Kurayoshi Distillery, which resides in the foothills of Mt. Daisen. Released as part of the Matsui range, this particular expression has been matured in cherry wood casks - sounds rather intriguing indeed, doesnt it?"
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The Matsui The Peated Single Malt Whisky
Country: Japan ~ Type: Japanese Whiskies Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: Master of Malt
70cl / 48.00% - A peated whisky from the Kurayoshi Distillery, released as part of The Matsui series and dubbed The Peated. Its pot distilled and then matured in white oak bourbon casks, before bottling at 48% ABV. The bottle is adorned with Katsushika Hokusais famed piece, The Great Wave, chosen to represent the spirit and force of the whisky within."
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The Tottori Blended / Kurayoshi World Blended Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 43% - The flagship expression in Kurayoshis Tottori range is a blended Japanese whisky with aromas of cream, lemon sponge cake and pine needles, complemented by notes of seeded brown bread, black pepper, almond and soft smoke throughout the palate."
Buy Now for £49.95
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The Tottori Bourbon Cask / Kurayoshi World Blended Whisky
Country: ~ Type: Japanese Whisky ~ Distillery: Kurayoshi
Supplier: The Whisky Exchange
"70cl / 43% - A blended whisky from Kurayoshis Tottori range that has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels, creating aromas of peaches in syrup, lemon peel, earthy smoke and vanilla that fill the nose. The palate offers notes of rich malt, warm smoke, caramelised fruit, white grapes and powdery icing sugar that linger in the finish."
Buy Now for £56.95
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