Matsui Shuzo The Kurayoshi 12 Years Old

The Kurayoshi 12 Years Old is part of Matsui Shuzo's flagship blended malt range from Tottori prefecture. This global release, bottled in 2018 at 43% from Ex-Bourbon casks, has the most detailed flavour profile in the 12 Years Old batch, and the data supports a rounded, multi-layered character. Kurayoshi releases have historically drawn on sourced malt alongside house production, and this bottling reflects that approach.

Flavour data points to honey and vanilla at the front, a rich malt-extract mid-palate and fresh fruit giving way to dried fruit and a hint of new wood spice. The texture is noticeably rounded at 43%, with the 12 years of American oak contact contributing structure without overpowering the underlying cereal and fruit character. The finish carries a gentle sweetness and mild woodspice warmth. A well-rounded, food-friendly blended malt from Tottori.