Kurayoshi 18 year old

The high-alcohol strength is apparent on the nose which is dominated by pepper clove and star anise spices. A mouth-drawing concoction that begins softly with honey orange and apple peel then grows in scale at the expense of the sweetness. There’s a takeover by root ginger and bitter fruit skins. The long-lasting finish reverberates with crackling spices and sour fruits. (1140 bottles)