PACIFIC EDGE WINE & SPIRITS® Kurayoshi 18 Year Pure Malt Whisky (Japan) – 6045582688415

About the Whisky:

NOSE: Slightly grassy at first, before layers of buttered bread and aromatic oak develop

PALATE: Complex and deep flavor profile joins the sweet taste of honey mixed with smoke and spice, and a mellow sweetness of vanilla with a refreshing touch of mint

FINISH: Vanilla-forward, with another hint of smoke lingering

Awards/Reviews:

Double Gold – SF World Spirits Competition 2021

92 Points, Excellent/Highly Recommended – Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

“Showing an attractive straw-gold color, this mature whisky has bright flavors of baked cereal grains, toasted vanilla cream, and fresh orchard fruits. On tasting, rich flavors of pear resonate and trail towards a smooth finish.”

“The high-alcohol strength is apparent on the nose, which is dominated by pepper, clove, and star anise spices. A mouth-drawing concoction that begins softly, with honey, orange, and apple peel, then grows in scale at the expense of the sweetness. There’s a takeover by root ginger and bitter fruit skins. The long-lasting finish reverberates with crackling spices and sour fruits.” – Whisky Advocate