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THE SAN-IN BLENDED JAPANESE WHISKY

KURAYOSHI JAPAN, TOTTORI PREFECTURE Matsui Shuzou was founded in 1910 and is located in the Tottori Prefecture, northwest of Kyoto, on the shore of the Sea of Japan. Fresh ground water from the wilderness of the Tottori prefecture is a blessing from the earth and is used to bring the Kurayoshi Whisky to proof. It has a very tasty, mellow characteristic, deserving of the name Kurayoshi, the city of water and green. Tottori is known for its soft mineral water and abundance of nature. Kurayoshi 12-year-old Malt Whisky 92PF / 750mL The rich aroma of mixed nuts and heavy malt spread throughout the mouth, giving a sense of the 12-year maturation. Vanilla and raisins with faint smokiness on the palate. Long term aging gives an outstanding balance of tart and sweet. A soft and smooth finish remains 91pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 MATSUI These masterpieces, distilled in the rich, natural environment of Tottori, Japan are carefully crafted with heart and passion and brought to proof with high-quality natural spring water from Mt. Daisen. The Matsui Single Malt Whisky 96PF / 750mL This Single Malt distilled at the Kurayoshi Distillery is matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then transferred to bourbon barrels that have had the heads swapped out for mizunara oak for the last few months of maturation. Un-chillfiltered, natural color. Matsui Sakura Cask Whisky 96PF / 750mL This Single Malt distilled at the Kurayoshi Distillery is matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then transferred to bourbon barrels that have had the heads swapped out for Sakura wood for the last few months of maturation. Un chillfiltered, natural color.

Using carefully selected malt whisky and grain whisky, the sweet and refreshing taste of San-In evokes vanilla, pear, and a fruity finish. The mellow taste is further improved by soft spring water from Mt Daisen. The San-In Blended Japanese Whisky 80PF / 700mL Melon, pear, and ginger on the palate, with slight vanilla incense finished with the taste of fruity pears and a smooth, light mouthfeel. 87pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 Gold International Spirits Challenge 2020 The San-In ex-Bourbon Barrel Whisky 86PF / 4700mL Aromas of vanilla and maple syrup. Orange zest, lemongrass, and vanilla flavors on the palate closing with a mellow mouthfeel with hints of biscuit, vanilla and fruity notes of pear. 89pts Ulitmate Spirits Challenge 2021 TOTTORI JAPAN, TOTTORI Tottori is the line of sourced blended whiskies brought together by the Kurayoshi distillery in Tottori, Japan, known for its fresh spring water which is best-suited for producing whisky. Located near the Sea of Japan, there is a big gap in climate and temperature which advances the aging process - similar to the ones famous for whisky-making worldwide. Tottori Blended Japanese Whisky 86PF | 750mL

This whisky is characterized by mellow sweetness and aroma. The mouth feel is refreshing with a faint fruity sweetness and an ornate, lasting finish. Perfect for any style of drink, on the rocks, high ball, and neat. 87pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

93pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 Matsui The Peated Whisky 96PF / 750mL

This Single Malt distilled from heavily peated barley at the Kurayoshi Distillery is matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Un chillfiltered, natural color.

93pts Ulitmate Spirits Challenge 2021 Gold 2019 SF World Spirits Competition

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