Whisky Matsui Umeshu 14% Cl.70 - Giftbox

Matsui

Format: 70 cl

-29%
Recommended price: 81,01 €
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Technical information
Producer Matsui
Type Flavored whisky
Aromatic profile Sweet, fruity, notes of ume plum
Ingredients Whisky, ume plums, sugar
Format 70 cl
Gradation 14.0%
Type of cask Whisky barrels and infusion barrels
Color Dark amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or in cocktails

The Matsui Umeshu Whisky presents itself as an extraordinarily captivating blend between Scottish and Japanese traditions. Produced by the renowned Matsui Shuzo distillery located in the picturesque Tottori prefecture, this whiskey combines the refinement of a single malt with the unmistakable sweetness of umeshu, a traditional Japanese plum liqueur made from Ume plums.

This whiskey stands out for its delicate aroma, featuring notes of plum, apricot, and subtle hints of malt and caramel. On the palate, it offers a perfect balance between the natural sweetness of the fruit and the complexity of the whisky, with an alcohol content of 14%. The finish is smooth and persistently aromatic, leaving a pleasant sensation of warmth and sweetness.

Packaged in an elegant gift box, the Matsui Umeshu Whisky is ideal for gifting on special occasions or for enjoying alone or in good company, perhaps paired with dark chocolate or aged cheeses. A unique offering for lovers of international flavors who seek a different and sophisticated tasting experience.

Producer

Matsui

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Matsui.

Matsui (Matsui Shuzo) is a Japanese spirits producer marketing whisky (including expressions under "The Matsui" / "Kurayoshi" labels), umeshu, gin, shochu and other liqueurs. It produces whisky at the Kurayoshi Distillery (Tottori) and offers a range that includes single malt, pure malt, blended whiskies and macerated products such as umeshu.
Japanese whisky single malt pure malt blended whisky umeshu (plum liqueur) Japanese gin shochu liqueur
Country Japan
Region Tottori Prefecture
Founded 1910

Distillation

Double distillation for malt expressions in copper pot stills at Kurayoshi Distillery; additional stills are used for gin and brandy according to commercial sources.

Ageing

Maturation in casks with subsequent finishing (post-ripening) in different cask types; use of ex-sherry, ex-bourbon, wine barrels and experiments with Japanese woods such as mizunara and sakura.

Raw materials

malt cereals (grain) for blended whiskies ume (plums) for umeshu

Representative products

Matsui Umeshu Whisky Umeshu The Matsui Mizunara Cask The Matsui Sakura Cask Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Kurayoshi 12 Years The San-in

Official Awards

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