Matsui The Kurayoshi 12YO Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml (ABV 43%)

This is the 12 year old Kurayoshi expression - a blended malt from the little-known Matsui Shuzou distillery in Japan's Tottori Prefecture. These whiskies are made with malts sources from Scotland, then blended with Japanese whisky and volcanic-rock-filtered water.

Nose - Flamed orange peel and lemongrass, with a touch of rye bread dough.

Palate - Aromatic barley with a floral edge, develops a fruity core of apple and white grape soon after.

Finish - Lime, ginger and a whiff of smoke.