Jose-Massu-Espinel
Kurayoshi Pure Malt Sherry Cask
Blended Malt — Multiple Countries
Reviewed
April 9, 2020 (edited April 13, 2022)
To this day, this one can be consider a rarity. I have only seen this Kurayoshi at israel airport. Although it is matured at the Matsui distillery, this is actually scotch. The new make is made in scotland and most of the casks are also scotish but stored on the japanese distillery. It is strange but its true.
Bottled at 43% abv, amber color.
On the nose it is AMAZING. perfect score. Due to its maturation on sherry casks, its aroma is wonderful. Red fruits, Berries, Purple fruits: Raisins. Vanilla, White wine, Dr. Pepper cola, Maple syrup and strawberry marmalade.
On the palate it is more straightfoward but still very nice. Grapes, sherry, tobbacco and chocolate.
Aftertaste is where it falls apart for me. A corny, malty, creamy note, that reminds me of grain whiskies.
Overall, this is a fine dram but the aftertaste could be a lot better. Still an 83 over 100.
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