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Matsui Shuzo - The Matsui - Mizunara Cask

Size

70 cl

Price

€139.20

In stock

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Store information

Onshore Cellars

2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12
06220 Vallauris
France

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Tasting notes

Pale straw colour. A mellow and gentle play of spices, coconut milk, and sweet vanilla on the nose. Velvety, yet hot on the palate, with flavour hints of toffee, peppery spices, sandalwood, cinnamon, and caramelized apple. Lingering finish and rich with notes of floral oak, vanilla, and tobacco.

More information

Provenance

Type
Whisky
Producer
Matsui Shuzo
Country
Japan
Style
Single Malt

Technical

ABV
48%
Size
70cl
Serving
18° - 20° C

Key characteristics

About this whisky

Matsui Shuzo is a Japanese distillery that has been producing high-quality spirits for over a century. The Matsui Mizunara Cask is a unique and highly sought-after whisky that is aged in Mizunara oak casks, which are known for their rarity and exceptional quality.

The history of Matsui Shuzo dates back to 1910, when the company was founded in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Since then, the distillery has been dedicated to producing premium spirits using traditional Japanese techniques and the finest ingredients.

The Matsui Mizunara Cask is a prime example of the distillery's commitment to quality and innovation. This whisky is made using a blend of malt and grain whiskies that have been aged for at least three years in Mizunara oak casks. The casks are carefully selected for their unique properties, which impart a distinct flavour and aroma to the whisky.

The Mizunara oak casks used by Matsui Shuzo are highly prized by whisky enthusiasts around the world. These casks are made from a rare species of oak that is only found in Japan, and they are known for their porous nature and ability to impart complex flavours and aromas to the spirits they age.

The Matsui Mizunara Cask is a rich and complex whisky that is characterised by its deep amber colour and intense aroma. On the nose, this whisky offers notes of vanilla, honey, and dried fruit, with a hint of smokiness in the background. On the palate, it is smooth and full-bodied, with flavours of caramel, oak, and spice, leading to a long and satisfying finish.

Overall, the Matsui Mizunara Cask is a truly exceptional whisky that showcases the best of Japanese distilling techniques and the unique properties of Mizunara oak. Whether you are a seasoned whisky connoisseur or a newcomer to the world of spirits, this whisky is sure to impress.

Matsui Old Fashioned
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Matsui Old Fashioned

Matsui Old Fashioned is a stirred cocktail made with Matsui Shuzo - The Matsui - Mizunara Cask, served in a rocks glass.

Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Large cube
Garnish
Wide orange peel, expressed over the surface of the drink

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Matsui Shuzo - The Matsui - Mizunara Cask
  • 15 ml Demerara simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Method

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add the Matsui Shuzo - The Matsui - Mizunara Cask, Demerara simple syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.
  3. Stir gently for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube.

Serve

Rocks glass, garnished with a wide orange peel, expressed over the surface of the drink.

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Matsui Shuzo is a Japanese distillery that produces whisky, including their Kurayoshi range of blended Japanese whiskies. The company operates within Japan's growing whisky industry, which has gained international recognition…

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