List of products by brand Kurayoshi distillery
has become over the years a major company in selecting and producing exceptional Japanese whiskies.
The Kurayoshi distillery, founded by Matsui Shuzo, is located in the city of Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
The distillery is known for producing high-quality Japanese whiskies, recognized both locally and internationally.
Kurayoshi, whose name comes from the term "Life is good", but the annual temperature range on the Sea of Japan is significant and the aging of whisky also proceeds rapidly compared to the current situation, as on the island of Islay.
This area enjoys a microclimate that guarantees an annual temperature range influenced by the Sea of Japan, perfect for aging whisky, with conditions similar to the Scottish islands.
It is no exaggeration to say that whisky is made by the barrel and by nature. The distillery is located on the coast of Tottori Prefecture, in the southern part of Honshu Island, which is well known for its sand dunes.
The distillery uses fresh, mineral-rich water from nearby Mount Daisen, which significantly contributes to the quality of its whiskies.
Matsui Shuzo, the company that operates Kurayoshi Distillery, has a long history of producing sake and shochu, dating back to 1910.
Whiskey production officially began in 2015, and distillation at Kurayoshi Distillery began in 2017.
The distillery uses a combination of Japanese copper pot stills and Portuguese pot stills to produce its whiskies.
Kurayoshi distillery whiskies are distinguished by their maturation in various types of casks, including American white oak casks, sherry casks and the rare Mizunara oak casks, which give them a unique aroma.
One example is the Matsui Mizunara Cask, known for its complexity and depth, matured in Mizunara oak casks.
Among the most renowned productions are the Kurayoshi Pure Malt, available in different types of aging, such as 8, 12 and 18 years, and the Matsui Sakura Cask, aged in cherry casks and appreciated for its floral and fruity notes.
These productions have received global recognition and numerous awards, a testament to the distillery's commitment to excellence.
Matsui whisky, founded by the visionary entrepreneur Shuzo Matsui, has over the years become a leading company in selecting and producing exceptional Japanese whiskies.
The two whiskies of the San-In series are further proof of this.
