Kurayoshi 8 Year Old Sherry Cask Malt Whisky Cognac It's inspired by the Colonel's

It's inspired by the Colonel's time during the Civil War when he worked as a grain trader

The specific blend

The Spirit is bottled at a very nice 43% ABV and has already started pulling down awards

The company and brand have changed hands a few times over the years

which is more than enough for a stiff pour

Kurayoshi 8 Year Old Sherry Cask Malt Whisky Cognac It's inspired by the Colonel'sA serious Pure Malt with a Eau de Vie in its soul. Matsui Shuzo Distillery was founded in 1910 northwest of Kyoto on the facing the Sea of Japan in Tottori Prefecture. Importantly, the distillery is within sight of Mount Daisen a volcanic peak rising more than a mile above the surrounding fertile plains. This is significant because the spring water used to distill their Sake, Shch, and Whisky and bring it to proof has filtered through volcanic stone