- Single malt whiskey distilled and aged by Matsui Whisky in Tottori, Japan
- Double distilled in Japanese copper pot stills at Matsui’s Kurayoshi Distillery
- Non-age statement; rested in Sakura oak casks
- Proofed with the soft groundwater of Tottori Prefecture’s Mount Daisen
- An incredibly bright nose of strawberry and red apple is grounded by earthy aromas of minerals, wet clay, and young wood; the palate is fruity and floral, with apple notes leading subtle cacao, vanilla, cherry blossom, and oak tannins
- No added coloring
- Non-chill filtered; 43% ABV
Commonly known as cherry blossom, Sakura are Japanese ornamental cherry trees famous for their spectacular blooms of fragrant flower blossoms. The use of Sakura casks during the maturation process imparts a bright, floral quality to Matsui’s fruit-driven malt.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Japan
Region:
Tottori Prefecture
Appellation:
Tottori
Spirit Type:
Japanese Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Single Malt / Malt / Pure Malt
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | JP-XKM-21-NV | 12/750ml |
| Alternate | JP-XKM-21-NVA | 12/700ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
VinePair
Score
92
Date
2023-11-22
"This non-age-statement single malt undergoes a double maturation process, with the first period spent in ex-bourbon casks and the second in bourbon barrels whose heads have been replaced with sakura wood. Its light, fruity, and floral aromas point to this still being a very young single malt, but it's not lacking concentration of flavor, nor will it leave you yearning for more time in barrel."