This year Matsui Shuzo won various top awards at the World Whiskies Awards, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and International Whisky Competition in the US.
(Caption: Matsui Whisky Line-Up)
Matsui Whisky passed scrupulous blind tastings in prestigious, global competitions which recognize outstanding quality and excellence in whisky.
This is the 1st time that Matsui Shuzo has received international awards, in addition to being first time entrants. The quality of Matsui Shuzo’s craftsmanship and whisky is reflected in these superb results.
Award Names and Recipients
World Whiskies Awards (WWA) 2019
Pure malt whisky in Taste Category
KURAYOSHI AGED 8 YEARS : Winner
KURAYOSHI AGED 12 YEARS : Gold
KURAYOSHI AGED 18 YEARS : Gold
San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SWSC) 2019
Pure malt whisky in Taste Category
KURAYOSHI : Silver
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : Silver
KURAYOSHI AGED 8 YEARS : Silver
KURAYOSHI AGED 12 YEARS : Gold
Blended whisky in Taste Category
TOTTORI BOURBON BARREL : Silver
Single malt whisky in Taste Category
MATSUI SAKURA CASK : Bronze
MATSUI MIZUNARA CASK : Double Gold
MATSUI THE PEATD : Gold
Liqueur in Taste Category
WHISKY UMESHU (Plum Liqueur) : Silver
BRANDY UMESHU (Plum Liqueur) : Silver
International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2019
Best Japanese Whisky
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : 1st Place (92.6 pts)
KURAYOSHI AGED 18 YEARS : 3rd Place (91.6 pts)
Best Japanese Whisky No Age Statement
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : 1st Place (92.6 pts)
MATSUI SAKURA CASK : 2nd Place (90.1 pts)
MATSUI THE PEATED : 3rd Place (89.9 pts)
Best Single Malt Japanese Whisky
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : 1st Place (92.6 pts)
KURAYOSHI AGED 18 YEARS : 2nd Place (91.6 pts)
KURAYOSHI AGED 8 YEARS : 3rd Place (91 pts)
Whiskies of the World (WoW) 2018
Pure malt whisky in Taste Category
KURAYOSHI AGED 12 YEARS : Gold
About Matsui Shuzo and Matsui Whisky
Matsui Shuzo is the oldest corporation registered in Tottori Prefecture. The predecessor, named Ogawa Shuzo, was an old family that ran a sake brewery from the Edo Period (17-19c).
Kurayoshi distillery locates in Kurayoshi City in Tottori Prefecture. Surrounding by country side, the region has an abundance of fresh water, generously supplied by snowfall on the Daisen mountain range. The subtropical climate is partly infused by its proximity to the Sea of Japan.
Rather than merely relying on the taste of a few blenders, Matsui Shuzo asks hundreds of whisky enthusiasts and other professionals to try the whisky.
Paying close attention to their feedback is how Matsui Shuzo develops Matsui whisky.
The qualities that characterize Matsui whiskies not only include the shape of the copper pot stills, but the environmental conditions in which ageing takes place.
From testing storage conditions to experimenting with barrel types, we aren’t afraid of innovation. Matsui Shuzo continues to strive to bring happiness to people through the whisky.
