Matsui The Peated

Matsui The Peated, NAS, 48 %

The Matsui The Peated is a single malt from Kurayoshi Distillery in Japan. It has been matured in white oak casks. No other details are revealed.

You can buy Matsui the Peated in Norway at NOK 1160 (11331601). You can also try it as part of a set from Matsui - 3 different whiskies (3x 20 cl) at NOK 1162 (11357308).

Nose: Mild wood smoke, vanilla and light oakiness. It comes across as relatively anonymous initially. With time the peatiness takes on a more earthy character.

Taste: Rich and creamy in character as the other Matsui whiskies. Dry notes of cold ashes, toasted oak and dark chocolate.

Finish: Medium long finish. It remains somewhat dry throughout. Wood smoke and minty ashes now. Vanilla, almond paste and nutmeg. Mild fruitiness in the background. Fizzy toasted oak.

Comment: Yes, it is somewhat peaty, and it is all neat and tidy, but I am not overly excited.

Score 81/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas