Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt Whisky
Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt Whisky
  • sherry sherry
  • zesty zesty
  • citrus zest citrus zest
  • strawberry strawberry
  • mineral mineral
  • lemon lemon
  • herbs herbs
  • grassy grassy
  • berries berries
  • sherry sherry
  • zesty zesty
  • citrus zest citrus zest
  • strawberry strawberry
  • mineral mineral
  • lemon lemon
  • herbs herbs
  • grassy grassy
  • berries berries
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Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt Whisky

700ml
43% ABV
€99,41
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  • BrandKurayoshi
  • CategoryJapanese Whisky
  • CountryJapan
  • DistilleryMatsui Whisky
  • Age3 Year Old
  • Style Pure Malt Whisky
  • Maturation White oak and finished in Sherry cask
  • Alcohol 43%
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A lighter, fresher, citrus-forward Malt.

Matsui Shuzo Distillery was founded in 1910 northwest of Kyoto on the facing the Sea of Japan in Tottori Prefecture. Importantly, the distillery is within sight of Mount Daisen — a volcanic peak rising more than a mile above the surrounding fertile plains. This is significant because the spring water used to distill their Sake, Shōchū, and Whisky and bring it to proof has filtered through volcanic stone for eons — resulting in significant purity and a unique, soft mineral composition.

The Matsui Shuzo Distillery keeps a low profile. It’s almost enigmatic with no visitor center or direct sales. But the line Whiskies that comes out of their warehouses are very highly regarded — including ten Malts under the Kurayoshi brand and five grain Whiskies under their Tottori nameplate. All of them very popular with the discriminating dram-lovers across the Land of the Rising Sun.

Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt is the second of the two Sherry-influenced Malts in the Kurayoshi portfolio. But this one is younger — aging approximately three years before finishing in Sherry casks. Best Part? It's a 100% malted barley Whisky, sourced from distilleries around Scotland, before making their way to Japan, where it is blended with Japanese Whisky, aged and cut to proof with the legenary volcanic stone filtered waters of Tottori Prefecture. This means that the flavor profile is very similar to its older sibling, but with the brighter, more youthful zest that you would expect in this age-range. This brings out more herbal and citrus notes while maintaining a nice complexity. The real surprise is how well it pairs with food. Think of it like a “white Wine of Whisky” and enjoy.

Kanpai!


Smartass corner:
Mount Daisen is regarded by some ancient religious sects in Japan as a holy mountain — including the syncretic Shugendō faith of “the path of training and testing.

Appearance / Color
Light amber. 

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Balanced with berry, lemon grass, and dark chocolate. 

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Citrus zest and field greens on the front palate with Sherry and young strawberries on the back. 

Finish
Medium length and lightly tart. 

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Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt Whisky

Customer Reviews

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J
Jaka
Light but lovely

Light but lovely

R
Robert
Anise and coffee with a strong...

Anise and coffee with a strong finish

T
Tvrtko
Nice color, nice aroma, not so...

Nice color, nice aroma, not so smooth, with strong finish. Aftertaste starts wth some biting feeling at the top of the tongue (didn't like it), but then gradually moves towards a warmth in the throat (liked it). Overall, good stuff.

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guest
Pretty Darn Good!

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M
Milton
Zesty and malty with red-berry...

Zesty and malty with red-berry underneath and sherry flavor throughout.