Kurayoshi Pure Malt 12 Year

Kurayoshi Pure Malt 12 Year is a distinctive Japanese whisky originating from the Tottori Prefecture and produced by the Matsui Shuzo Distillery. Made using 100% malted barley—sourced primarily from Scotland and blended with Japanese whisky—the spirit spends at least 12 years maturing in new American white oak casks and is proofed with mineral-rich, volcanic-stone-filtered water from the slopes of Mount Daisen. The result is a pale gold whisky with a rich and complex nose, featuring notes of fragrant mixed nuts, almonds, and malty sweetness, mingled with subtle floral and citrus undertones. On the palate, it is smooth and harmonious, offering flavors of vanilla toffee, sultanas, orchard fruits like apple and white grape, and roasted barley, with an intriguing interplay of tartness and gentle smokiness. The finish is soft, balanced, and long, lingering with hints of dried fruits, almond, hazelnut, and a touch of spice. Unfiltered and untamed, Kurayoshi Pure Malt 12 Year stands as a tribute to Japanese blending artistry and nature’s influence, earning international acclaim and providing a refined yet accessible introduction to pure malt Japanese whisky.