Matsui “The Tottori 17 Years Old” Blended Whisky

Discover the taste of Matsui the Tottori 17 years old blended Japanese whisky. This Matsui whisky is a specially chosen unblended malts matured for more than 17 years, derived from long-aged malt unblended whiskies. Expertly and carefully bottled them at a strength of 43%, utilizing a special blend and the essential water supplied by Kurayoshi’s beautiful nature. A flavor that can only be attained by extremely prolonged maturation is exquisite, subtle, solid, and has a lingering aftertaste.

The whisky use filtered underground water from the Tottori/Daisen mountains that is of consistent and high quality. The well-chosen spring water is a gift from Tottori’s flourishing land and nature. A flavorful and rich taste that evokes the years of maturing in barrels. There is a rich, subtle scent that lasts, this mild and harmonious local whisky is Tottori’s Japanese whisky. Enjoy a delightful sip made by Matsui Sake Brewery.

Established in 1910, the Kurayoshi Distillery is part of the Matsui Shuzo brewery, producing sake and shochu. It is situated in the Tottori Prefecture at the base of Mount Daisen. It contains excellent water, which is necessary to produce whisky. Story has it that the word “good living” is where Kurayoshi got its start, however the whisky ages more quickly here than it does back home due to the strong temperature variations on the Sea of Japan side. The claim that whisky is manufactured naturally is not an overstatement. The newest distillery, Kurayoshi Distillery, is regarded as the leading example of Japan’s aqua vitae whisky.

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