Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt is bottled at a 50% abv resulting in deep layers of complex flavours. It is a blended malt that contains whiskies from Scotland that are vatted with Japanese malts. Overall the whisky is extremely well balanced and mellow. The palate offers subtle sweetness, slightly smoky tones, and a delicate spiciness which is complemented excellently by malty overtones and outstandingly delicate finish. This whisky is non chill-filtered. Very limited availability.
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt is bottled at a 50% abv resulting in deep layers of complex flavours. It is a blended malt that contains whiskies from Scotland that are vatted with Japanese malts. Overall the whisky is extremely well balanced and mellow. The palate offers subtle sweetness, slightly smoky tones, and a delicate spiciness which is complemented excellently by malty overtones and outstandingly delicate finish. This whisky is non chill-filtered. Very limited availability.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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Taste | Candied lemon and malty flavors followed by spices and dry straw. Mint, toasted wood and cardamom. |
Nose | Malt & bread tones, hint of lemon peel, dried grass, jasmine and honey |
Finish | Small amount of sweetness highlighting aromas of wheat and vanilla cream. Slight smokiness |
Colour | Gold |
Fact Sheet
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Fluid | 70cl |
Alcohol % | 50% |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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Awards and/or Press Quotes | Best Japanese Whiskey - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021 World Whiskey Awards 2021 - Category Winner - Blended Malt - 13 to 20 Years Gold Medal - World Whiskies Awards 2019, 89 Points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019, Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 |