- 100% malt whisky blended and aged by Kurayoshi Distillery
- Aged for a minimum 3 years in ex-bourbon casks
- Proofed with the famously soft ground waters of Tottori Prefecture’s Mount Daisen and bottled without additives or coloring
- The texture is soft, and the nose fragrant; the flavor is reminiscent of nuts and dried figs, with a subtle kiss of vanilla
- Gold medalist at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Non-chill filtered; 46% ABV
The name Kurayoshi originates from the phrase “kurashiyoshi” which translates to “good living” in English and is also the name of the city in which the distillery is located. Kurayoshi whiskies are a testament to the historic Japanese tradition of blending and aging sourced whiskies and are distinctly Japanese in profile.
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| Full Bottle | JP-XKM-01-NV | 12/750ml |
Tasting Notes
The name of the actual distillery as well as the infamous line of Japanese whiskies from Matsui Shuzo, Kurayoshi originates from the phrase “kurashiyoshi” which translates to “good living” in English and is also the name of the city in which the distillery is located. This 100% malt whisky is blended and aged at least 3 years in ex-bourbon barrels by Kurayoshi Distillery. Proofed with the famously soft ground waters of Tottori Prefecture’s Mount Daisen and bottled without additives or coloring, this is a fantastic introduction to the Japanese whisky flavor profile. The texture is soft, and the nose fragrant. The flavor is reminiscent of nuts and dried figs, with a subtle kiss of vanilla. Non-chill filtered; 46% ABV.