Matsui

Matsui Mizunara Cask, Mizunara Cask, 2019, 48%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 21
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A Japanese single malt whisky distilled by Kurayoshi Distillery, located in Tottori Prefecture. This whisky is aged in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks, imparting unique characteristics. It is non-chill filtered and has no added coloring. The Matsui Mizunara Cask was awarded Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 and named the best single malt Japanese whisky of the year in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020. The bottle features Katsushika Hokusai's Thirty Six Views of Mount Fuji with red-crowned cranes.

Change+17.6%
LatestSGD 117
HighSGD 159
LowSGD 81
SGD 169SGD 136SGD 104SGD 72Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 10Mar 29Jul 6Sep 30Aug 10 - SGD 99 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Aug 10 - SGD 119 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Aug 10, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 120 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 99 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 90 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 159 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Mar 29 - SGD 112 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Mar 29, 2026Apr 26 - SGD 131 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Apr 26, 2026May 31 - SGD 126 - Australian Whisky Auctions - May 31, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 81 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 28 - SGD 123 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jun 28, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 109 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 109 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 26 - SGD 124 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jul 26, 2026Jul 26 - SGD 114 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jul 26, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 95 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 139 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Sep 27, 2026Sep 30 - SGD 117 - European Whisky Auctions - Sep 30, 2026

Recently Sold

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 116.75
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 139.39
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 94.67

Listed For Sale

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 199.69
CellarbrationVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 164.00
Cask type
Mizunara Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% Malted Barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
The Matsui is a line of single malts from Kurayoshi Distillery. Features Katsushika Hokusai's 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' artwork on the label.
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
Overseas
Nose
Fresh, floral aromas followed by soft vanilla and spices, with a touch of creamy coconut.
Palate
Velvety mouthfeel with rich oak, cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of peppery/chili spice, balanced by toffee sweetness.
Finish
Lingering with floral oak, tobacco and vanilla notes, smooth and silky caramel.
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