A Selection of 3 fine Japanese whiskies and a flight of tasters:

The Matsui Single Malt Sakura Cask Japanese Whiskey

Kikukawa Eizan's "Beauty in the Cherry blossom Garden" The artist, Kikukawa Eizan, portrayed Japanese women of strength and grace in his ukiyo-e masterpiece, which we believe was a great fit for the sakura cask which also possesses an underlying strength of flavor and a sweet aroma.

The Kurayoshi Sherry Cask

A sherried expression from the Kurayoshi range, created by little-known Japanese whisky producer Matsui Shuzou (also known for sake and shochu). These whiskies are blended malts, made with whiskies distilled in Scotland and shipped over to Japan, where they're blended with Japanese whisky.

the San-In Ex-Bourbon Barrel Aged

The San-In Ex-Bourbon Barrel showcases Kurayoshi's mastery in creating new and distinct flavor profiles. Matsui's own single malt whisky and single grain whiskies sourced from an undisclosed distillery are aged in white oak ex-bourbon barrels, blended & bottled by Kurayoshi, and proofed with water from Mount Daisen. A familiar, confectionary nose of maple syrup and vanilla meet a round palate of toasted biscuit, pear, orange zest, and lemongrass. Bottled at a higher proof than the standard San-In, the extra bite is tempered by the robust finish provided by the bourbon cask.