The Tottori Sakura Cask Matsui Japanese Whisky is crafted in Tottori Prefecture by Matsui Shuzo, a distillery with over a century of experience. Aged in sakura cherry wood casks, it captures the essence of Japan's iconic cherry blossoms. The blended whisky is bottled at 40% ABV and sells for around $32-36.
Palate: Malty and powerful, adding water brings it down a notch to reveal some decent spices. Finish: Just barely flowery, then closing out with yeasty grain and a hint of mint. Tobacco lingers… did I just smoke?