The Kurayoshi 8 Year Old Malt WhiskyFounded in 1910, Matsui Shuzo is located in the Tottori Prefecture, Northwest of Kyoto and Northeast of Hiroshima, on the shore of the Sea of Japan. Appropriately named Kurayoshi, which translates into, City of Water & Green, over 14% of the prefecture is a Natural Park, packed with lush vegetation, rugged coastlines, rivers, and lakes. To be clear, Matsui Shuzo is known in Japan as both a sake brewery and shochu distillery. While the juice in

ex-bourbon barrels for up to 25 years - has an aroma of subtle honey

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After some research it was discovered that the blend had been originally distilled in 1954 and that the blend recipe

and a jump away from Grande Champagne

and a higher-than-normal ratio of malt to grain

at mid-palate the taste profile turns delicate with light vanilla overtones

The resulting bourbon is intensely fruit forward

The result is a whiskey of bold character

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and which are now a hallmark of the brand Samaroli

This new single malt is a symbol for him

this rum is perfect for cocktails