There’s elegance in restraint and Matsui Sakura Cask captures it in every drop. Finished in rare Japanese cherry wood casks, this single malt offers a floral, lightly spiced profile that’s both graceful and intriguing. Crafted in the natural beauty of Tottori and bottled with precision, it’s a whisky that speaks softly but leaves a lasting impression.

Matsui Sakura Cask 70cl
Brand: Matsui | Category: Japanese Single Malt | ABV: 48% | Origin: Tottori, Japan | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Soft cherry blossom, white peach, vanilla bean, and a hint of floral green tea.
Palate: Smooth and silky. Notes of pear, toasted malt, pink peppercorn, and a subtle oak sweetness with floral lift.
Finish: Clean and refined, with lingering blossom notes and a gentle spice fade.

Production
Distilled and matured in Tottori using pure groundwater from Mount Daisen. The whisky is aged in traditional oak before being finished in Sakura wood casks, a rare choice that imparts a delicate floral quality unique to Japanese craftsmanship. Bottled at 48%, non-chill filtered.

Perfect For
Perfect for those who appreciate subtlety and nuance, whether as a calm evening pour or the centerpiece of a floral-focused tasting flight. Ideal for sipping with intention.

Expert Notes
Sakura wood is notoriously difficult to work with, but when done right, it yields one of the most distinctive finishes in whisky, soft, sweet, and ephemeral, just like the cherry blossoms it’s named after.

Customer Reviews
“Light and floral, but with real depth. A beautifully balanced dram.”   Haruki N.
“Sakura finish is a game changer. Gentle, complex, and very Japanese.”   Mika V.
“This is the kind of whisky you remember for its quiet elegance.”   Josh D.

Interesting Fact
Sakura wood isn’t just rare in whisky, it’s traditionally reserved for ceremonial furniture and instruments in Japan. Its use here adds both heritage and uniqueness.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass to capture the floral aromatics. A splash of water lifts the fruit and blossom notes. Excellent with sushi, light cheeses, or white chocolate.

Distillery Background
Matsui Whisky is produced at the Kurayoshi Distillery in Japan’s Tottori Prefecture, where sea winds, mountain spring water, and a deep respect for traditional craft shape each expression. Known for its innovative cask choices and clean, elegant style, Matsui continues to push Japanese whisky into graceful new territory.