The Matsui Mizunara Cask Japanese Single Malt Whisky 0,7L 48%

Hakushu Japanese Single Malt Whisky 12 years 0.7L 43% In recent years, Japan has increasingly emerged as a producer of excellent whiskeys, following the Scottish tradition. Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 years matured in former bourbon whiskey, Spanish sherry and Japanese oak barrels. Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 years is light gold in color, the bouquet is dominated by peat and smoke, as well as iodine, camomile and grassy notes. On the palate with floral and nutty tones, which are accompanied by dried fruit aromas, smoke and a little honey and fade into a long, warm and dry aftertaste.

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The Matsui Sakura Cask Single Malt Whisky 0.7L 48% Japanese whisky The Japanese distillery Kurayoshi from the city of the same name in Tottori Prefecture produces whisky of a special quality and aroma. It emerged from an old sake brewery that belonged to the Shuzo family between the 17th and 19th centuries. The region in which the distillery is located is known above all for its inexhaustible supply of the best drinking water, which is therefore particularly suitable for the production of whisky. Sakura Cask Single Malt After the whisky has undergone a double distillation, the maturation phase follows, as with all whisky. For this purpose, the distillate is filled into Sakura barrels, barrels made from Japanese cherry trees, and spends several years maturing there. Like the other bottles from the distillery, a special woodcut adorns the bottle's label. In keeping with the barrel type, it is a woodcut called 'Beauty in the Cherry Blossom Garden'. Maturation in cherry wood barrels gives the whisky a fine aroma of vanilla, coconut and spicy wood notes.

The Matsui The Peated Malt Whisky 0.7L 48% Japanese influences In order to always create a new taste, the distillery relies on the cooperation of whisky lovers and taste professionals. Nothing is left to chance here. In addition to the subtropical climate, which is caused by the proximity to the Sea of Japan, and the specially shaped copper stills, the choice of barrel type plays a significant role in the taste profile of a Matsui whisky. The Peated Malt Whisky The Peated Malt Whisky uses malted barley which is then peated. This is a much more powerful whisky than the Mizunara or Sakura Single Malt. This becomes clear when you look at this special label design. Another old woodcut is shown, this time it is the work of art by 'Katsushika Hokusai' - 'The Great Wave of Kanagaqa'. The image of the wave makes it clear that there must be something powerful in the bottle. In addition to the strong, full-bodied and sometimes complex aromas, the whisky leaves an equally powerful finish.

The Matsui Japanese Single Malt Whisky Sakura Cask 0.7L 48% Single Cask Bottling A single cask bottling is always a single bottling from a single cask, which is why it is always a 'limited edition', because there is only this one cask, and each other tastes a little different, even if it is only a matter of nuances. You can usually read the cask number and bottle number on the bottle label. Sakura Single Cask Single Malt Whisky The Sakura Single Cask Single Malt Whisky from 'The Matsui' is a whisky that spent most of its maturation time in barrels made of Japanese cherry wood. Over the course of storage, a unique aroma was created. Bitter-sweet notes that, in addition to spicy wood notes, are also reminiscent of blossoming cherry trees and fresh oranges.