The Kurayoshi Pure Malt - Whisky Review

Time for another dram!

A world-blended malt from Matsui Shuzo Distillery

A bit about

Produced by Matsui Shuzo, the Pure Malt is part of the Kurayoshi Collection.

With Japanese and Scottish components, the Pure Malt has 43%ABV, and a beautiful golden colour.

Time to try it

Nose: Honey, Oak, dry sherry

Palate: Sherried malt, sultanas

Finish: Foral, lightly fruity, dry towards the end

Pros and Cons

The nose somewhat reminds me of the Hatozaki (mainly in style), but is much more generous and complex on the palate.

For me, it has a delicate balance between the sherry dryness on the nose, the sweetness on the palate and the slightly floral finish. It's quite different from most Japanese whiskies I've tried so far, and might not be everyone's favourite dram, but it certainly is interesting.

I much prefer this one over ice, but don't get me wrong, it's enjoyable neat as well.

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In Conclusion

If you're curious about blends and world whiskies, then you might want to sample this if given a chance. It's an interesting blend.

I bought my tiny 20cl in a shop in Kyoto for the equivalent of something around £15, as far as I can remember.

Priced at around £ 80-something on most UK websites, if you want to give this whisky a try, you can find the 70cl bottle here.

As always, please drink responsibly.

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