The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Makers Mark 46 Bourbon Whisky 700ml Tasting Notes: Nose: Very big

Tasting Notes: Nose: Very big

Macadamia and of course - a healthy dose of Juniper

full sweet vanilla delicately smoked with a rich and long lasting finish

Touch of wood smoke

Tasting Notes: Nose: Rich

The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old Pure Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml) Makers Mark 46 Bourbon Whisky 700ml Tasting Notes: Nose: Very bigThe small scale craft (or Ji) whiskies from Kurayoshi have been impressive. Blenders here often combine malt whisky from Scotland with locally produced whisky. This is not an uncommon practice in Japan, and the exact breakdown typically remains undisclosed. There have been several strong reviews for the 18 YO (see below). One can't help noticing the similarity in packaging to Suntory's Yamazaki 18