Tucked away in the coastal beauty of Tottori Prefecture, the Kurayoshi Distillery sits beneath the towering, snow-capped peaks of Mount Daisen. The team at Matsui Shuzo are absolute wizards when it comes to the historic art of vatted whiskies, taking premium malts sourced from Scotland and meticulously marrying them with local Japanese spirit. But their real secret weapon is the local environment. Before bottling, this 18-year-old whisky is brought to bottling strength using incredibly soft, pure water that has spent years slowly filtering through the volcanic stone of the nearby mountains. This crucial step softens the entire profile, resulting in a beautifully textured, wildly elegant spirit that perfectly bottles the serene, natural harmony of its Japanese home.