Description
The aroma of nuts and almonds is followed by a rich malty texture, with hints of vanilla and raisins, accompanied by a faint smoky flavor in perfect balance with the sweetness, bitterness and acidity of this vintage.
This is the 12 year old Kurayoshi expression - ablended malt from the little-known Matsui Shuzou distillery in Japan's Tottori Prefecture. These whiskies are made with malts sources from Scotland, then blended with Japanese whisky and volcanic-rock-filtered water.
Nose: Flamed orange peel and lemongrass, with a touch of rye bread dough.
Palate: Aromatic barley with a floral edge, develops a fruity core of apple and white grape soon after.
Finish: Lime, ginger and a whiff of smoke.
