Matsui Shuzo Distillery in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, produces The Kurayoshi 12 Year Old Pure Malt. It uses 100% malted barley imported from Scotland. The whisky is aged for 12 years and bottled at 46% ABV. The retail price is approximately $108.
Well-balanced and complex. The apple note keeps the sweetness in check with a tasty tartness while being delicate enough to let the smoke come through. A great whisky.
