The Kurayoshi 18-year-old

The Kurayoshi 18-year-old

3.2
★★★

2 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
18 years
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Blended Malt Whisky
Distillery
Matsui Shuzo

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:¥2,730.00(2026-03-13)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, poured a wee dram tonight 🥃. Nose is proper lovely... hint of smoke like a peat fire 🪵. Goes down smooth, no burn really. Taste is rich, maybe some toffee or dark fruit 🍒. Warms the belly nicely on a cold night 🔥. Finish lasts a good while, very relaxing. Reccon it's propper good for unwindng after work. Throught feels coated in warmth. Cheers 🍻.

2#2

Nose:Immediate smoke, like a campfire on a misty moor 🌫️. Then comes this rich, dark fruit – dried apricots, maybe a hint of plum. Palate:Oh wow, that's lovely. Creamy vanilla 🥛 hits first, then a burst of citrus peel (orange zest!). The smoke comes back, but it's gentle, woody, not aggressive. There's a touch of something spicy, ginger perhaps? Finish:Long and warming 🔥. The oak and a lingering sweetness, like toffee or dark chocolate. A really smashing dram for a cold evening. Feels... comforting. 🥃

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